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Have you been walking? They emphasized walking a lot....to help with the gas pains. Also, I'm not a Dr. but I would recommend small sips of water and liquid Advil. I read somewhere that Advil may help more than the narcotic pain killers that are prescribed to us. I tried it and it helped a lot. If you don't feel better, call your Dr. I called the day of surgery because I was in so much pain. I really wish they would be realistic and tell you that you will be in serious pain...rather than making it sound like you'll only have a little discomfort. I also talked to a friend that had the lapband and she said she was in a lot of pain for about a week. Good luck!!

I'm so proud. I couldn't get myself to do it yesterday, but I did it today. Just wanted to share because at my pre-op appointment they said to get on the treadmill and walk the day after surgery..... She said it would help with the gas pains. I'm sick of the gas pains and the medicine is not helping. The nurse said to start at 5 minutes and increase in 5 minute intervals. I'm also kinda upset because I gained a pound yesterday. So, I'm going to do the treadmill for 10 minutes before going to bed. I'll let you all know if it helps with the gas pain. What actually did help with my pain the day of the surgery and yesterday was liquid Advil in combination with the Lortab. I read somewhere that Advil may help more than the narcotic pain killers. So, I tried it and it worked !! But, I've run out and I don't want to drive yet..... By the way, I set the treadmill very slow, 1MPH and no incline.....

Personally, I do think losing 50 pounds is worth going to Mexico and doing whatever it takes. My BMI was under 35, but I have lost and regained weight at least 6 times. I know I can lose the weight, but I have never been able to keep it off. And it's not like I go "off my diet" and regain it. I've made numerous efforts to continue a "maintenance diet" though Weight Watchers, but I've never been able to keep it off long term. As my Dr. told me (I had it done in Dallas), yo-yo dieting is not good for anyone. I hope the band will help me lose the weight and keep it off long term. The surgery group I chose does lap bands for people with a BMI of 27 or higher.

My surgery group, "Lapband Solutions" will perform surgery to anyone with a BMI of 27 and higher. I was at 179 when I decided to have the surgery because I did not want to wait until I was 100 pounds overweight. I think it's better to get it under control now rather than 100 pounds from now. I can eat, and I have lost weight and gained it back about 6 times. I've been under 130 about 6 times in my adult life, and no matter how hard I tried, I have gained it back every single time. I'm dealing with the "not having anything to wear" issue as well. Going clothes shopping is depressing. I carry my weight in the middle, which is awful. I had my surgery two days ago. I'm hoping and praying that it will help me lose the weight and keep it off long term.... Good luck to you!

My total cost was $15,000 and it includes 1 year of fills. Check out www.trueresults.com or call 1-800-324-2694. I believe they have a center in Atlanta, Georgia. I had my surgery yesterday, so I still don't have a lot to report. Good luck!

I was wondering if everybody was told to breathe into a spirometer for 5 days after the surgery.... I'm wondering if this is done after any surgery or specifically after lapband....

I was told to do a pre op diet for one week.... Two protein shakes, two servings of protein, green vegetables and one fruit. I decided to do it for 2 and a half weeks. So, I had been doing that....until after the pre-op appointment. The nurses at the surgery center said they would tell the Dr.'s office to stop telling people to have a big "last meal". I had my surgery yesterday and doing ok.... no nausea, just abdominal pain... Thanks for your comment.

My surgery was yesterday (6-19) also. I had a similar experience. I had surgery at 7:30a.m. and was out by 10:00 a.m. I felt like total crap yesterday after the morphine wore off. I could not even roll over in bed, I was in so much pain. My incisions were also bleeding quite a bit. What was all that talk about "piercings"??? These are incisions, not little holes!!! I called the Dr. last night because I had a fever of 100.8 and was worried about the pain and the bleeding incisions. But, the nurse said it was normal. Then the surgery center called today and I gave them my pain status. He said, "You've been stabbed in the abdomen 5 times, so you will be in pain for a few days". I wish they would tell you this beforehand! I saw the Dr. after the surgery for like 15 seconds. He just said everything was fine.... I hope you get to feeling better. I've been combining the Hydrocone with liquid Motrin and it has helped a lot. Good luck!! One good thing....no nausea!!

That's interesting..... When I was down to 130 pounds, I felt like people were nicer to me....especially men.

I'm 1 day post op..... I was pretty hungry last night. I didn't think I'd be hungry the day of the surgery!! I'm on clear liquids and protein drinks. I can have unlimited broth! I couldn't image 3 tablespoons of stuff!! Good luck and keep up the good work! 15 pounds is awesome!

I definitely had that same concern. I was self pay. Did not have an ultrasound. So, when I woke up from the surgery yesterday, I was waiting for the Dr. to tell me they hadn't been able to band me because my liver was bad.... But, everything was fine. I think I've done more drinking than you....So, you should be fine!! :biggrin:

I was told at my pre-op appointment to eat and drink anything and everything I wanted.... I over did it. The morning of surgery, I was nervous and sick from what I ate the night before. I threw up 5 times and had to reschedule surgery for the next day. So, if they tell you to go all out and enjoy your last meal....don't do it!! I didn't eat much the day before the surgery actually took place because I was so sick.... And I had no nausea after the surgery.

I lost 8 pounds during the first week and 1 during the second week. I had a very hard time sticking to it during the second week. And, I was told to eat whatever I wanted the night before surgery, which was a big mistake. I was throwing up the next morning and I had to be rescheduled! I was banded yesterday. Lost two pounds on the first day