Had my surgery Tuesday the 27th. I guess I really did not prepare myself for the pain I would be feeling. I was so caught up on what I could and could not eat, it never occurred to me that I would be hurting like hell. Liquid percocet is my best friend right now. Surgery went well without a hitch. Having alot of shoulder pain. Having alot of heartburn, indigestion. Not hungry at all. Struggling to get enough protein and fluids in me. When I was in the process of all the testing, paperwork, preop, etc, etc...I thought that was the hard part. I thought after surgery it would be a breeze. Not exactly. Now the real fun begins. But I am up for the challenge. Sorry if I am rambling on. Blame it on the alcohol...no..no...the percocet.....

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you, your one step ahead of me I get banded tomorrow. I was wondering when did you first feel pain? Was it right after you woke up? How would you rate the pain from a scale from 1-10? Well I wish you a speedy recovery please keep us updated.

Welcome to the other side...

and CONGRATS !

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Congratulations! I'm so happy for you, your one step ahead of me I get banded tomorrow. I was wondering when did you first feel pain? Was it right after you woke up? How would you rate the pain from a scale from 1-10? Well I wish you a speedy recovery please keep us updated.

I started feeling pain before I was even totally awake from anesthesia. I remember trying to take a deep breath and I couldnt cause it hurt too bad. I tried to be tough and not take any pain meds in the hospital. All the doctor had ordered was Morphine, and I didnt feel my pain warranted Morphine. As long as I dont move around too much, my pain is about a 3-4. Once I get walking around, it is about a 6-7. Good luck to you tomorrow!!

Welcome to the other side...

and CONGRATS !

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Thank you. It does feel great to finally make it to the other side and begin this new chapter in my life.

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Congrats to you !!!! Welcome to the losers bench !! What I would really recommend is get up and start walking. Walk till you get tired of walking .

I walked so much the first 72 hrs after I had my surgery I think that is what saved me from having any surgical pain. The only thing I felt was like my upper tummy did a million one situps. Not painful just more annoying then anything .

Walking really will help with the gas and it helps you to heal alot faster to . The next day after surgery I went to the mall with my Water and I walked just a slow pace. Hubby was with me and I would walk about 15 minutes sit down drink some water rest for about 10 min or so then get up and walk again .

PS if you have a heating pad that helps also. Also if you have fur babies make sure you keep a pillow around your tummy so they dont jump on you when you are sitting down . Mine likes to lay down on me when I'm in the lazy boy chair and I put a pillow over my tummy so when they do there doggie flop down it dont hurt me and keep a pillow over your tummy in bed also . It will help you if you have kids or pets, plus a pillow beside you that way it will keep you from rolling over onto your tummy

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I felt the same way when I woke up from surgery. "WHAT THE HELL DID I GET MYSELF INTO?" ...it was one of the worst pains I've ever been in. I don't know how people go home that day, I stayed over night in the hospital and they gave me drugs & liquids through an IV... I couldn't even think about drinking anything! Good luck, give it about 2 weeks and you'll start feeling like your normal self again!

Congratulations! Welcome! Just a little advice, be careful with the liquid percocet! I felt the same way. But I suffered a few days later with major constipation! With the anesthesia and percocet it all builds up. Good luck on your journey!

The pain should lessen every day. Keep walking, that helps more than anything. Good luck!

I had my surgery in April and I am still excited about the Lapband:) People tell me that I look great and it just boosts my self esteem. But the first days and weeks after the surgery, I was not a happy camper. I cried like a baby and had pity parties but soon enough it got better and better with each passing day. Be encouraged because this pain you feel will disapate in a few weeks; its just a healing process.

FeFe

(60 pounds down and losing since April 2011)