KitsuneMiko

I had a lap band put in in 7/05 and had no post op pain at all. The gas pains weren't even that bad. I was nauseous on day 5-12, but that was the extent of the discomfort for me.

I'm having my lap band removed on 2/13 and have been told that there is some port site pain. I have what I think is a relatively high pain tolerance, but either way, hope that it won't be any different a recovery as the initial time. I may have take 1 or 2 pain pills in total for the in total after the first surgery, and had a total thyroidectomy in 10/15 with about 4 pills in total taken for that.
My BIG concern is the VSG pain post op. I have a close friend who had VSG in 11/16 and she was still on painkillers 2 weeks post op because she said the pain was unbearable. Is it really that bad, and please be honest. I don't want to discount her experience, nor think that it's the norm, but I'd like a few others feedback to compare it to. I know that the gas pains suck afterward, but they were bearable for me. I had HORRIBLE diarrhea for the first 3 days after surgery from the anesthesia, but that was about the worst of it, well, other than learning to distinguish between being hungry and head hunger, but I've got that down now. I am on Synthroid for my thyroidectomy and have to remind myself to eat on most days because it's a pretty amazing appetite suppressant for me. To bad that my body isn't dropping weight as a result of it.
looking forward to hearing everyones feedback.

I didn't tell many people that I was having surgery so when i started to drop weight it was quite a shock. Only one person actually asked me if i was Ok and it was sort of funny how she said it... I think people are just curious and probably a little jealous...

Hi guys! Thank you for al of the responses! It is very exciting to know there are some people around who have had or are going to have WLS! I have sent you guys all friends requests!

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Hi there! I am looking for people who have had WLS or are going to get WLS this year in the NY/LI area. My band to bypass is scheduled for 04/05/17 with Dr. Ahmad! I also have instagram and Facebook. Even if you aren't in the area but you are planning on having WLS in the spring, it would be cool to have some people to chat with aside from support groups!

I love it... Game changer indeed.
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Yes i definitely have the same problem, im also 2 days post op. although its been getting a little less painful as i drink. I'm also going to get some suger free popsicles , ive been told they are about 1 oz of clear liquid. Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm really excited and a little nervous. My life changes at 9am tomorrow, my parents and my little brother are coming with me for support. I trust my surgeon 100% and I know god will be in the OR with me. Wish me luck !!

2 days post op having a hard time drinking my 15 cc, my chest hurts so bad for about 10 seconds after every sip. Does anyone have this feeling?
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Yay!!! Hope you are doing well! I had my surgery 3 days ago and the first day I was home was rough but today has been almost too easy. Excited to see you're journey!
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Umm... what? Yes they do? It's normal for them to stretch to some capacity as you get further out from surgery. If it's stretched too much, some have had to have revisions done. It just can never stretch back out to what your stomach was once before. But if you fall into the old habit of overeating constantly, it will stretch.
@@ryan_86 4oz isn't a whole lot with how far out you are, but I also know everyone is different. Sometimes I can eat 3oz of something and be stuffed, other times I can eat 6oz and be content.
Snacking is okay as long as you're making smart choices. I limit myself to one snack per day, usually during a stretch of time where I go the longest in between meals. When I do snack, it's typically vegetables or something whole grain and nutritious (I personally limit these because carbs are my mortal enemy).

Yeah same here, im just trying to get as much fluids in as i can. For me room temp liquid goes down a little easier, ill have to try hotter liquid that might help the swelling go down faster. Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App

Me too! My swelling is so bad! I went in the hospital at 239. And came out of the hospital at 251. Thats how much fluids and swelling I had. I hope it goes away soon for for the both of us. Misty

Right now im drinking clear Isopure. I think its flavored fruity. It has 40 grams of protien in it. Im also drinking propel. Why are you struggling to drink? Just curious, because when I drink, I take small drinks, but I immediately feel like I have to burp myself. Im hoping that will go away the more out from the surgery I get. Have you felt like that? Do you have to burp yourself. I just pat my chest. It feels like I have a burp stuck and it wont come out after drinking. So, do you feel like your stomach wont hold Fluid? Misty

Hi Misty,
I had mine done on the 25th. I got home yesterday and the swelling is my issue right now.
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Tomorrow is the big day! I'm really excited and a little nervous. My life changes at 9am tomorrow, my parents and my little brother are coming with me for support. I trust my surgeon 100% and I know god will be in the OR with me. Wish me luck !!

I haven't gotten the go from my insurance yet, but i have had all of my psych & nutritionist appts done. I'm just waiting anxiously now. Not sure what to expect!!
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Congrats!

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.

Congrats!!!!!

Whoot whoot... Congratulations and speedy recovery !
Kate

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.