So it's been 5 days since surgery and I still feel miserable

Myy whole body hurts expecially my back and abdomen..

I can barely keep a few sips of liquids down

Overall I feel like shit and no one seems to understand! Someone please help

Did you ask your doctor if they put any liquid in the band. Some people who have a lot of trouble drinking post op discover they have a few CC's in there and when it's taken out they feel much better.

As for pain I took liquid Tylenol for the first couple days on schedule to stay ahead of the pain.

You should really call your doctor. I know personally after the first 2 days I was ready to go back to work but it was a long weekend so had 3 more days off. Maybe they did put fluid in your band and from all the swellin you are too tight. CALL YOU DOCTOR

I agree with everyone ... call your doc. We all heal at a different pace. Forabetterlife, two days after surgery they could not have gotten me to go back to work if they had rolled me in on a gurney. LOL But, I'm older and take a little longer to heal. But, I did go back on the 5th day after surgery for half day -- I'll just say that I was glad it was only a half day. By Monday I was good though.

Autumfirefly, take it easy and BE SURE to call your doc if you continue to not be able to drink liquids. I say this because if you become severely dehydrated, you will see your doc -- in the emergency room. Staying hydrated is a MUST! Many bandsters have found themselves in emergency a week out of surgery due to dehydration.

And honk is soooo right, take your pain meds! Don't try to be brave, don't torture yourself - take them!

Hope you feel better soon! Hang in there.

~Fran