Post operative updates

[chansenrn 1]

Hello,

I just got banded on January 6, 2011. I had my surgery along with 4 other women In MA on that day.

Is anyone on the blog yet? Wondering how you are all doing.

For me, I slept all day yesterday, as my body needed the rest from surgery and my previous work load. The soreness is starting to subside in areas; however, I had to have a hernia repair and I can feel that today. I am glad they fixed that at the same time. It was bothersome for a few years.

Well, I certainly don't feel like running a marathon, but I am glad that it is over. I am also glad that I took time off from work. You really need to. I was one of the lucky ones that did not get nauseas, athough in the past I always had. My problem the first night was with pain in my left shoulder from the gas. I sat up, walked around and used an ice bag and that helped tremendously. I can still feel gas today, but it is nothing compared to the first night.

I am learning how to slow life down from having had the surgery; another benefit for me.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Cheryl

[autumnfireflys 4]

I also had my lap band surgery on jan 6th at norwood hospital. Im miserable... I have pain everywhere.... I can't sleep... I can barely keep a sip of Water down..