I was banned December 8th, I have been feeling OK, it is was only 2 days ago! I am still taking the pain meds. It looks like they gave me enough meds for like 4 or 5 days. How long did everyone else take pain meds?

Also if I did not see the marks on my belly i would not believe I have the surgery! My belly is sore but I was kinda expecting to "feel" something. I think I can feel a full feeling when drinking my Protein shakes. But I really do not feel any different inside! I guess this is a good thing! I would love any input on peoples first couple of days!

Thanks

HI, glad you are doing well! I was banded November 30th. I thought I wouldn't have enough pain meds but I really didn't use them after day 2 or three and then really just at night. It was tender to lay on the port side and sometimes I'd wake-up and find myself on it. I have a 1/2 jug of pain meds left. I wasn't allowed Protein shakes for 7 days after surgery only sf popsicles, broth and Jello. The jello make me "full" after 1/2 container, even without restriction. Now that I'm having Protein Shakes I fell full after I have one for sure. I'm supposed to get in three but have only managed two a day so far. I get mouth hungry for other things though such as the savory meals I make for my family. Usually the chicken broth helps with that. I am very looking forward to eating real food again, my doctor has a stringent diet I've noticed from reading these boards. Good luck with everything! Glad everything is great so far, take care of yourself.

I was banned December 8th, I have been feeling OK, it is was only 2 days ago! I am still taking the pain meds. It looks like they gave me enough meds for like 4 or 5 days. How long did everyone else take pain meds?

Also if I did not see the marks on my belly i would not believe I have the surgery! My belly is sore but I was kinda expecting to "feel" something. I think I can feel a full feeling when drinking my protein shakes. But I really do not feel any different inside! I guess this is a good thing! I would love any input on peoples first couple of days!

Thanks