and I've generally felt like a truck hit me. I'm a big strong guy...(or so I thought) and I definitely underestimated what this surgery would do to me.

Now, I really don't mean to scare anyone....we all have read how differently people react to this surgery. The biggest problem for me has been the shoulder pain. Up to today, it hurt..but just like a general pain. Today...W"""""""""""OW:eek: Sharp pain in the shoulder, moving to below my left armpit. This did happen after the longest walk I've taken since Friday.

Tonight I have actually had some hunger pangs, which I haven't had since the surgery...a good sign. I was down 15 elbees on my pre op diet...I'm now down 27.

Hanging in there!!

Sucks that your feeling bad, but it will clear up soon I am sure. Keep hanging in there bro!

Michael

Isn't the trapped gas the worst? I had two c-sections prior to the band surgery and I was totally ready for any stomach pain.....but wow the gas pains really hurt!

Please take comfort in that the gas pain will go away and your shoulder/neck area will start to feel better in just a couple more days. Just try walking as much as you possibly can. I would walk around the block every hour or so. It really helped with the gas pains.

Hang in there, it will be over soon!