Was banded today and surgery went great. Sore, shoulder pain and sore throat but over all feeling pretty good.

Just wanted to post since I finally get to be on the Post-op forums.... Yay!!!!

Looking forward to a new me! :rolleyes2:

Welcome to band camp Sha!! :rolleyes2:

Awesome!!! I get banded Tues. the 16th. Very excited!!!! I heard about the shoulder pain, i was told use a heating pad and use gas X. I'm going to try it not to keen on pain.

Awesome!!! I get banded Tues. the 16th. Very excited!!!! I heard about the shoulder pain, i was told use a heating pad and use gas X. I'm going to try it not to keen on pain.

The shoulder pain for me has been worse then anything else. The doctor said if you continue to walk around it will eliminate some of the gas and the pain will go away. I have walked several times today and hasn't made a difference for me. Most people say by day 2 its much better so I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Good luck to you next week!

I was banded yesterday (11/10) also. I guess I got lucky, no nausea, no shoulder pain, no gassy feelings.

I'm here (the hospital) for 23 hours and the only issue. Have Is with my throat. It's funny how dilauded eases surgical pain, but can't touch a sore throat!

They say the proceedure only took 20 minutes. I'm surprised that I really have almost no band-related issues. Fingers crossed! (did they really install the band? LOL)

The shoulder pain was the worst for me...It lasted a while too. If you've been given meds, don't be afraid to take them...In the mean time...

CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO BAND LAND! :rolleyes2:

I was banded yesterday as well...no shoulder pain yet...but I do have a sore throat and very bloated. The worst part for me was waking up and not being able to swallow...it took about 30 minutes for me to get that good swallowing feeling back and it scared me. I slept surprisingly better than I thought I would last night...just couldn't sleep on my side.

Good luck!

Welcome to the November Bandsters!

I was banded 10-11-10 and had that same shoulder pain. Mine came almost 3 days post op and lasted just that 3 days. That was the main problem I had, that and getting comfortable. Nothing the Percoset couldn't handle. The heating pad was a godsend and if you don't have one, Go out and get one ! GL on your journey!

Thanks for all the responses.

I'm feeling very sore today but expected it. The shoulder pain is not as bad as yesterday. The heating pad has helped a lot. Still trying to get rid of the sore throat. I feel the gas in my upper chest today... trying to keep walking around so it comes out. Not the best feeling. Had a hard time sleeping last night. Was unable to sleep laying down on the bed so I propped myself up on many pillows on the couch. Got in a few hours of sleep.

Over all feeling okay. I expected most of what I'm feeling so just trying to get through it. Looking forward to healing and getting my weight loss started.

Good luck to all the new November bandsters!

Hey Sha!

How are things going today? Ive still got a sore thoat, but Im getting over that. The surgeon used durabond over my invensions instead of stitches and its starting to itch now as it heals. Good sign i know, but its driving me crazy. Im also having a hard time getting my waterin. Anyone got some tips?

Hey Sha!

How are things going today? Ive still got a sore thoat, but Im getting over that. The surgeon used durabond over my invensions instead of stitches and its starting to itch now as it heals. Good sign i know, but its driving me crazy. Im also having a hard time getting my waterin. Anyone got some tips?

Hi Ape...

Things are going a little better today. The sore throat is still horrible. Makes you wonder how roughly they push the tube down your throat! I too have the bond instead of stitches and have had them start to itch too. Like you said, I think it's a good sign. My doctor has me wearing a binder around my stomach so the itching hasn't been too bad.

Funny you mention about the Water... I posted a new thread (accidentally under the pre-op) just a bit ago because Ive been having a hard time getting the shakes down and have had not much water. Not sure if it's normal. Just not feeling like stuffing more down while I'm so bloated and gassy. Hopefully people respond with some ideas or advise.