I had my lap band surgery 5 days ago and am still taking pain meds and still feel pain around my surgery site (especially the port.) Is this normal? I was hoping to be better by now. Also, I'm starting to get hungry. I was hoping the hunger would come much later and pain would stop much sooner. Do you all think this is about right? I think I'm just anxious to start losing and exercising, but wondering what other banders are feeling.

Yes the pain is normal but everyday its sooo much better. I thought I had made a big mistake every time I tried getting up and down out the bed. But it truly gets better . Unfortunately the hunger does come quicker than expected. I need tips on that also.smile. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY.

I had my lap band surgery 5 days ago and am still taking pain meds and still feel pain around my surgery site (especially the port.) Is this normal? I was hoping to be better by now. Also, I'm starting to get hungry. I was hoping the hunger would come much later and pain would stop much sooner. Do you all think this is about right? I think I'm just anxious to start losing and exercising, but wondering what other banders are feeling.

even if you feel hungry don't overdo it! you'll feel so sick! and yes the pain is normal. I only felt pain around my port for a while to

even if you feel hungry don't overdo it! you'll feel so sick! and yes the pain is normal. I only felt pain around my port for a while to

How long did you have pain around the port site? I am 9 days out and still have pain. I think I over did it today. I had a little of my pain meds left so that helps some.

Thanks!

Rachael