What does Lap hurt like?:guess

Well, we all feel pain differently. I am a big wimp but I can say it wasn't that bad. Probably the first week was unconfortable -specially because I would forget the painkillers until it was too late. C-section hurt heaps more for longer. If you think of finally having a chance to win the war, a week of pain is NOTHING!

IMHO.

tellie

Trmoll, have you ever had surgery? I've heard it compared to really minor surgery--that it's way easier than c-sections or gallbladder surgery, for example.

For me the hardest part was the anaesthesia. The actual incisions didn't hurt at all and my muscles were only sore for a week. The gas pains I've heard described were not a problem for me at all.

I have had my Gallbladder removed laproscopic and the gas pains were bad but I guess I am a big baby. But It would definatley be worth the pain to be on the losing side finally. I have tried everything to lose this weight and The lap band would be a great tool to have in my corner from all the research I've done at www.obesityhelp.com

There are quite a few posts on this topic above. Do a search by putting pain survey in the keyword section and julie h in the user name section, and you should get it. This was my answer to Julie H.

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I am the super pain weenie.

Right after surgery, I'd say I was at 8-9. Everything was extremely uncomfortable, I was hot, my throat was dry, I felt big as a house. Moving me into my hospital bed was not fun. I was on oxygen, and hated it. I finally took the mask off myself after an hour or two - I just couldn't take it anymore.

Then, just laying still, I'd say the pain was at a 6 the first night. Throughout the night it continued to drop as long as I stayed still. They administered pain meds through the night on a schedule - I never asked for it.

I took all the pain meds they gave me when I got home.

Throughout the first 12 days, I had painful burping.

Day 1 - 8-9 - surgery day

Day 2 - 4 (when still), 6-7 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 3 - 1 (when still), 6 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 4 - 1 (when still), 6 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 5 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 3 sitting for 8 hours at work, 5 getting up and walking

Day 6 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 3 sitting for 8 hours at work, 5 getting up and walking

Day 7 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 2 sitting for 8 hours at work, 4 getting up and walking

Day 8 - 1 (when still), 7 getting into/out of the car, 2 sitting for 8 hours at work, 4 getting up and walking

Day 8's BIG MISTAKE - went to choir practice - 2.5 hours of deep breathing, sustained support

Day 9 - 3 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 4 sitting for 6 hours at work, 6 getting up and walking. Left work early. Crashed on couch. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up.

Day 10 - 4 when still, 6 getting up. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up. Lived on couch.

Day 11 - 4 when still, 6 getting up. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up. Lived on couch. By 6pm I decided to go to the grocery store and get more supplies. Two severe waves of nausea while shopping, still did not throw up.

Day 12 - 0 when still, 2 when moving (back to work)

Day 13 - 0 when still, 2 when moving

Day 14 - 0 when still, 2 when moving

Day 15 - 0 when still, 1 when moving

Day 16 - 0 when still, 1 when moving

Day 17 - 0 when still, 1when moving

Day 18 - first day getting in/out of car pain free - whoo hoo!

Thanks for letting me know what is in store I am not afraid if I just keep saying that maybe I'll belive it!! I am such a weenie! Thank you all

Love Yall lots

Mine felt like someone punched me in the gut 3-4 times. However, the surgeon sent me home with Percocet and I never took one pill. I was so tight post-op that pain was the last thing I thought about, LOL.

Tom

Dr. Jeff Allen

11/17/03

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