Hello all,

I've been experiencing constipation for my first week post op. I called the Dr. yesterday and they said I could take a laxative, so i did. It started to work on me pretty fast but you know it's always a task to make that first one (BM). LOL! Anyway, i manage to do so but i had to strain to get it done. Now I'm sore in the upper part of my stomach. I'm praying I didn't cause any damage to my band being that it has only been 1 week and 3 days since surgery. I am very scared!! Has anyone experienced this?

I know I will make sure that will never happen again.

You'll be fine. The band isn't that delicate

I agree, your ok. I worried about EVERYTHING at first too!

That is such a relief to hear. Smile! I was soooooo scared! Thank you so much for responding so quickly. I was in here freaking out. LOL!

That is such a relief to hear. Smile! I was soooooo scared! Thank you so much for responding so quickly. I was in here freaking out. LOL!

I'm only 3 days out but was convinced for 20 minutes last night that I damaged my band because I laid on my side to sleep before I was healed..and it was sore. haha... I came to my senses and realized they put these bands inside a large amount of body weight so they must be sort of sturdy..and I imagine they are using nice sturdy stiches to keep everything in place.

Its kind of like when you start driving..you're very hesitant on the road...same thing here.... we'll be okay!