I'm still having the gas pains in my chest and shoulders. I know it will go away. The thing that is bothering me is where my port is ( I think) hurts terribly when I try to turn over in bed, getting in and out of bed and trying to wipe after I go to the bathroom. It feels like it's on fire and something is tearing loose. My regular nurse was out of the office today but the other one seemed to think it was normal. Any thoughts? Oh, my surgery was Wednesday.

I am on day 5. I have occasional, severe left shoulder pain that is far worse than any pain form the incisions. For what it is worth, my surgeon said that the shoulder pain is not caused by gas. He said it may come and go for a few months but is perfectly normal.

All in all I feel GREAT and look forward to mushies in a few days. Ha - never thought I'd say that!

Thank you everyone for your support. 4th day post-op, still crazy pain in the sternum but I am certain that will pass with time. Happy to say I ate and egg and a partial Protein shake for breakfast. WOW....took it VERY slowly because this girl has no desire to throw up. The toddler utensils have helped out greatly.

Hi Mama,

I as well find that a baby spoon has helped so much with my eating. Lol I don't leave home with out it,

Stay well.

Mary

I had to go to the ER last nite for IV fluids. Also got rxs for nausea, pain and antibiotics. Had diarrhea starting Thursday and having trouble getting enough fluids. Took off dressings and patch for nausea and got in shower yesterday. Didn't finish shower before I got so weak, lightheaded and short of breath I had to get my boyfriend to get me sitting on toilet while I leaned into him. He was nice and wet after that! Anyway, getting the fluids in today. Still feel weak but haven't slept most of the day like the past several days. Hopefully that's a good sign. When were you guys able to bend over and stuff without discomfort?

I had to go to the ER last nite for IV fluids. Also got rxs for nausea, pain and antibiotics. Had diarrhea starting Thursday and having trouble getting enough fluids. Took off dressings and patch for nausea and got in shower yesterday. Didn't finish shower before I got so weak, lightheaded and short of breath I had to get my boyfriend to get me sitting on toilet while I leaned into him. He was nice and wet after that! Anyway, getting the fluids in today. Still feel weak but haven't slept most of the day like the past several days. Hopefully that's a good sign. When were you guys able to bend over and stuff without discomfort?

I am sorry to hear your having such a rough time. I am 1 week today post op and I still can't bend over with out some soreness. However it is progressively getting better day by day. Good Luckand I hope you feel better soon!

Scott

I have occasional pain at the base of my sternum, like right before you get a hick up followed by a burp. Only thing is I never get the hickup or the burp. Or like yu gotta burp and it just dont come up. That and port site tenderness is the only issues I got. Not feeling sick or anything, I actually feel great and I was just banded july 25th. Has anyone else expirenced those quick pains near your sternum? Thanks

Scott

Hi Scott: Yes I do feel some sort of pain at the base of my sternum. It's about 2 inches above where the band was placed. (I can tell by the incision there) I took some gas X or tums and its seems to help. Also had some cream of wheat when I felt it and it seemed to pass. Hope this helps. CAT

I have occasional pain at the base of my sternum, like right before you get a hick up followed by a burp. Only thing is I never get the hickup or the burp. Or like yu gotta burp and it just dont come up. That and port site tenderness is the only issues I got. Not feeling sick or anything, I actually feel great and I was just banded july 25th. Has anyone else expirenced those quick pains near your sternum? Thanks

Scott

Hi Scott: Yes I do feel some sort of pain at the base of my sternum. It's about 2 inches above where the band was placed. (I can tell by the incision there) I took some gas X or tums and its seems to help. Also had some cream of wheat when I felt it and it seemed to pass. Hope this helps. CAT

Hi Mama,

I as well find that a baby spoon has helped so much with my eating. Lol I don't leave home with out it,

Stay well.

Mary

Thanks Mary. I visit my doctor this Wednesday for my first post-op appointment. I am eating well without complications.

-Kerry (mamabearkk)