I had my surgery yesterday and I knew there would be pain. I just wanted to know if what I am going through is normal. For the most part I feel like my stomach is crampy and tight. I can't tell if I am hungry or full. When I take a sip of water or broth I feel it going all the way down. It's an odd feeling. Anyone have some info or suggestions? Thanks.

Well Joe, lets see, you just had 4 or 5 holes cut in your stomach, you were pumped up with gas, you had a camera and a bunch of

tools stuck in there. Then they put a band around part of your belly and you wonder why you feel strange? I can't imagine.

You'll be up and around before you know it, hang in there. Everyone goes through the same thing.

I would also like to know if anyone else feels this bad. I am pre-surgery and would like to know what to expect.

Yup. Sounds normal to me. It'll be over before you know it.

J

Yeah. Im feeling pretty bad. Im 2 days postop. The pain/nausea/indigestion, etc comes in waves. I did not prepare myself mentally for the pain afterwards. But I can say, I feel much better than I did yesterday, and hope tomorrow will be even better. Good luck to you.

Thanks everyone. I knew it was most likely normal but I just enter to see if any one else felt te same. That pain isn't horrible. Just very crampy. My main concern was was the whole, feeling full but being hungry thing. Thanks again!

I just got banded less than 24 hours ago and can't even drink water with out it hurting. Guess this is normal but jezz it sucks! Hoping to feel better soon.

Its very normal. I had bad shoulder gas pain and stomach bloating for about 7 days. And at 5 weeks post-op i still get some pains here and there. The tylenol w/ codeine they gave me did absolutely nothing, but make me sleepy. I had no interest in food either, which i guess is a good thing. But it does get better each day!

I just got banded less than 24 hours ago and can't even drink Water with out it hurting. Guess this is normal but jezz it sucks! Hoping to feel better soon.

Its very normal.... the first few days I could barely drink 20 oz per day! I was banded on a Thursday and returned to work on Wednesday.... finally felt like myself about 10 - 14 days post op.