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I'm sure you are not a bum! I am super competitive with myself and keep having to better my times - I thought I was gonna have to call in sick after I got home if that is any consolation. I was dead - it was too much, too soon. I need to let my body heal more before I go do that again. Everyone is different - :-)

Hi everyone, I am two weeks post op today and I still have incredible shoulder pain. It was so bad last week that I went to see my doc early and had to do an Upper GI to make sure everything was where it should be. Mine is apparently caused by the large surprise hernia repair he had to do. He said I could piggy back the hydrocodone with ibuprofen for a while until it got better. My primary also gave me some lidocaine Patches to use at night as it was waking me up when the meds wore off. It was really bad when I would try to exercise or if I got the slightest bit puffed. It is subsiding finally and I managed to do 4 miles on the treadmill this morning without having to push through it. I feel your pain - literally. I hope your's gets better soon. Toby

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I had an impromptu visit yesterday. I'm a week post-op today and I was still having severe shoulder pain - now attributed to the large hernia repair. I had called because I was barely getting any releif from the pain and any form of exercise that made me breathe harder than normal caused immense pain - so they set me up for an upper GI and told me to bring the films with me to the office when I was finished. He showed me the films, explained the hernia repair more, looked at my incisions and asked if I had any problems. He was really caring and reassuring and said that I needed to be more patient and let my body heal. He even obliged and gave me a hug. I think I lucked out and picked one of the best surgeons that I could have. The office is also still very helpful and never seems too busy to help me with any issue - be it a back-to-work note or a receipt for my FSA. I'm sorry that others have not had positive experiences, but take heart - there are good surgeons out there.

Hi Sandradee, I am not a veteran by any means, but I am looking for a buddy to go through this experience with. I was just banded last Friday. I am happy to help in any way possible.

Thanks for the thoughts and ideas on my problem. I did call the Dr's office and had a long conversation with my doc's MA. He said it is due to the stitch used to repair my "surprise" hernia. He advised me to take the pain meds to sleep - as I do and to keep taking deep breaths - even though it hurts. Also that if it hasn't resolved or at least improved by Thursday morning to call the office again as my doc is in that morning for clinic. Mystery solved - at least for now.

I have been heavy all my life and just getting heavier. I have been lucky so far as to not have developed any co-morbidities. My husband and I were trying to have another child for the last 3 years. I put $5000 in my flexible spending account for this year and after being told it would be around $20,000 to do invitro with donor eggs - I was looking for other ways to spend my funds. I had been contemplating and researching this for a while. A couple of friends/colleagues had mentioned it a few times as they knew people who had done it and we worked in the medical field so they knew staff and the physicians at the local bariatric center. Once I make a decision, I don't waste time. I went to an info seminar on March 9 and I had surgery last Friday (April 23). I have no regrets and am happy with my decision. I want to be healthy for me and my family to enjoy our lives. I have spent far too long hiding from pictures and situations because of my weight and uncomfortableness. It was time for a change and I'm proud to say I did it.

I had surgery last Friday (3 days ago). Didn't sleep well last night as my shoulders are still in incredible pain. I attribute that to the surprise hernia repair. My problem is that I feel like I have a Dorito stuck in my throat. I haven't had any solid food as I am being diligent about following post op instructions, but something felt like it was poking me all night right in the middle of my esophagus. Did any one else have this or hear of it? It is very painful and causes me a lot of missed sleep. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Been home for 2 days and it's not that bad, but there is no way I want to be at work tomorrow. I have been approved for FMLA for 2 weeks although I think I'll go back after my post op appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday, May 4. Everything went smoothly - op was scheduled for 11, but got underway around 11:30 as the previous case for my surgeon was complicated - he had told me in advance. Guess he knew I was a clock watcher!! With me he also had to repair a "pretty good sized" hernia that I had no idea I had. Was heading home by 2:30 that afternoon. Still a lot of shoulder pain - I'm guessing it's due to the hernia repair as all the gas must have dissipated by now. I hope everyone is doing well. Here's to new beginnings! Toby:thumbup:

I am also having surgery on Friday - can't believe it is this close. All in all - it's only been 45 days between seminar and surgery. I'm running through all the emotions right now - it's almost 3am and I can't sleep, which is not unusual for me. Mostly, I am excited to see if this tool can help me once and for all with my 20+ year struggle. I'll be glad to let something else dominate my life from now on. Hugs to all - have a great surgery day! Toby:thumbup: