:thumbs_up: Hello everyone!

Lap Band surgery was on June 23, 2011. Still recovering and on clear liquids. Start the thicker liquids on Thursday. Post Op appt is on July 11th. Can't wait to see how I am doing as far as weight.

Hope to be an active member of this board. Just found it tonight. We have a great support group that meets once a month, but sometime you just need to talk to someone who KNOWS what you are going through. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

HUGS.... Mama Lisa :hurray:

Hi Mama Lisa,

I just found this site last week, too. How was the surgery? I haven't had mine yet--should be sometime late August or September. My ins. has required me to have a year with a life coach before they will approve it. That year is up on Aug. 16th and I have an appt. with my surgeon on the 17th. It's been a long year, but I've learned a lot, too. Can't wait to hear how you're doing.

Peps in Virginia

hello there,

I had my surgery on Monday the 27th and everything went great but i was a little shocked in how much pain i was in,espeacially where the port incision is.Did you feel the pain there and how long will it last?had a little bit of gas but not too bad.just getting in and out of bed and getting up from sitting it feels like i am gonna ripe my stomach open.Good luck!~Krissi

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The KEY to getting the gas outta your body is to WALK WALK WALK. Thought for sure the nurses were just kidding about that, but it realllllly works. I got up and walked every 2 hours. Even walked at 4 am after they finished prodding and poking me! The first time you get up you think you are gonna fall apart, but you won't. WALK WALK WALK!!!

hello there,

I had my surgery on Monday the 27th and everything went great but i was a little shocked in how much pain i was in,espeacially where the port incision is.Did you feel the pain there and how long will it last?had a little bit of gas but not too bad.just getting in and out of bed and getting up from sitting it feels like i am gonna ripe my stomach open.Good luck!~Krissi

ALSO... There was pain, especially at the incision area, and more so at the port area. Part of the pain is the GAS that is trapped all in your abdomin and seems to be pushing against the port, etc. Walking will really help this pain. Also ask for your pain meds, too. Good luck!