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I did it. I did it! I am officially a bandster!!

kristallynn13

By kristallynn13, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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kristallynn13    18

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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.....

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erikam    1

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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.

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54Shirley    105

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Welcome to the other side...

and CONGRATS !

:party::party::party::party:

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kristallynn13    18

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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!!

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kristallynn13    18

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Welcome to the other side...

and CONGRATS !

:party::party::party::party:

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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steelerfan1    4

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:party:

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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THEgeorgiaPEACH    3

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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!

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Ro-Jae327    4

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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!

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bobrocky    8

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

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fefebutterfly    7

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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)

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