Phoenix Native

Thank you everyone for the feedback! I just feel like a football is inside of me, and yes the tightness is constantly there! I am walking every 1/2 hour and sipping on broth, clear juice, and tried some jello. Good news is I don't return to work until Tuesday....Keep you posted...

Hi, thank you...I have walked a lot. Like I mentioned I went to work 2nd day post-op and walked for at least hours which I think caused all the emotion on my way home. I definitely get up and try to stay positive it is just this tightness I feel inside???

I am 3 days post-op and feel horrible! I left the surgery center and went right to bed. My mom woke me up with my pain med she picked up from the pharmacy. I just couldn't take it I was afraid so I just stuck to my gas x strips. They seem to help, but I just changed sides now and then throughout my first night. I know this is going to sound crazy but I went to work the next day in the afternoon. I left a few hours later crying my eyes out. I was angry, bloated, and regretting getting the lap band. My mom tried to help me work through the gas pains and picked me up some Tylenol elixir for adults. I took a cup and laid down. I woke up this morning releasing a lot of gas and burps, but still feel like a knife is stuck in my side. I want to stay strong and I do see the weight coming off (I'm sure much of the weight came off pre-op from the protein shake diet). I just wish this gas would go away! I also think my stomach is reacting to the band and doesn't like it. Every now and then I get a loud growl and need to gulp for air?? Well I am taking it easy started drinking some chicken broth today which is day 3. Any advice is welcome please.....