coquitlamgirl

The gas pain in my left shoulder lasted about 5 days, decreasing everyday. The first couple days were very unpleasant between doses, but tylenol took care of the pain. I'm 7 days post-op and my smaller incisions are healed pink lines already! All my bruises have faded to yellow and my two bigger incisions are flat and healing nicely.

Hi Vangirl, I had no problems flying home after surgery. My left shoulder hurt the same on the ground as in the air and that was the only pain I experienced. Also, we flew direct from Vancouver to San Diego on Air Canada. The jet was one of the new Brazilian planes, tiny -- only 32 rows and one bathroom. But it had bigger seats and more leg room than any economy seat I've seen in years and the engine noise was way quieter. I was very pleasantly surprised! Hope all goes well with your research and you have a good result with the surgeon of you choice!

Hi Vangirl, My husband was banded by Dr. Woodhead. He won't fill anyone he didn't band any more. I got banded last week in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz. Honestly, it cost much less and I had way less bruising and pain after. We are both in agreement that Dr. Ortiz in Mexico is a much more experienced surgeon and did a better job. All my incisions were glued shut, flat, and I had minimal bruising, I could shower right away. My husband's incisions were sewn shut, swollen, bumpy, oozed for days and badly bruised. He wasn't allowed to shower for a week. I also had non of his post-op throat or belly pain. We both did have pain in our left shoulders from the gas used during surgery. I did major research and found Dr.Ortiz. I was not disappointed with my decision. Now I just have to fins local fills. Hope this info helps. BTW I have lost over 10 pounds in 4 days!!! My husband lost 60 pounds in 3 months. Banding is great!