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It went smoothly. No problems with IV, etc. Felt great.

I had to have a hernia repair that was unexpected so my surgery took 1 hour instead of 30 mins. Surgeon repaired and banded. He also filled my band with 4ccs. I have had no problems with drinking liquids. Yesterday I drank Water, crystal light and a small amount of chicken broth.

Here is where I get honest. The pain for me has been bad. I have had very sharp stabbing pain from the gas in my left shoulder, neck and it radiates into my ear. I am walking, doing arm circles and stretches. I am also taking Gas-X. This pain has been the worst. I came home with a nausea patch behind my ear that causes really bad dry mouth. So, I have also been sucking on these little Nerd brand hard candies (I am using something small incase I accidently swallow before it dissolves). I still dry heaved several times (which scares you to death) but felt better afterwards. Last night's sleep was fitful at best but I am coping. Yesterday was rough but I mentally knew it would past, I just had to keep telling my body.

Today, I look better but I am still dealing with shoulder pain (not as bad as yesterday). My stomach area is very sore now and I also feel it in my back. Rest is tough. I am going to try and not take prescription pain meds and keep it to only advil. I suffer from Migraines and narcotics have been known to trigger my headaches--I just don't want to risk it.

So far, that's it. I am a big baby and this hurts. However, I knew it would and I am coping. Everyday should get better :)

Good Luck-

CB

I've attached a picture of my incisions. Sorry for the quality, I took it with my blackberry phone.

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You're not alone. I was banded on the 11th and I had awful, awful gas pain until about the 5th day. I still had some today but it is bearable. I walked and sipped and walked and walked and walked. I took Gas X strips and that did nothing. I took the chewables and that did nothing. So just hang in there... it does get better! :)

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I was banded on the 12th. I also had to have a hernia repair which was not known before surgery so my surgery took almost 3 hours. I guess the hernia was quite challenging. anyway it is over and I also had horrible shoulder pain for 2 days. Yesterday was better and today has been almost non-existent. I have had broth, Protein Shakes and Jello but my doctor said that if you dont have to chew it, you can have it. I thought I should be on a stricter liquid diet than that.

I am going to puree some Soup in a bit and see if I can tolerate that. I cant say I am starving but I am a little hungry and I am getting bored with my selections already. I have taken in calories of 510, 530, and yesterday only 390. Surely I need to have more than that. I can tell I have lost some weight but I know it is mostly Water cause I can tell that my stomach still has gas in it by the way it is sticking out. lol also no BM yet. :wink2: When should I worry about that?

Hope you all are having a good day so far. :)

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OH and Rockstar..............where do I find a ticker? Me likey!!!

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