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Protein is key to cell generation, so it's important to get enough protein so that your body can heal the trauma caused by the surgery (ie, your incisions and all the tissues that got bumped and bruised during the surgery).

oh..o.k.. thats makes sense.. it seems like its the hardest food to digest with enjoyment.

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My recommendation for evey future lapbander... GET A RECLINER BEFORE SURGERY! I didn't think about what I would need to keep myslef comfy after surgery I just worried about making sure I had the right food. I borrowed a recliner from my mother so I'm hoping tonight will be a restful night. The gas is worse then the incisions.... oh taking about incisions 1 of my small ones cracked open Dr Dietrick says this is okay to just keep it dry. I do not regret my choice to have this surgery I just wish the gas pain was easier to deal with...

I slept in our recliner all week!! I attempted the bed 3 days after surgery and regretted it, ended up back in the recliner. I second the recliner suggestion, borrow, yard sale, or new, it wont matter when it is covered in a blanket or sheet to keep you comfy.

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I didn't sleep in the recliner after surgery (I was okay with my bed) but that is where I sat during the days. I never even attempted to use our sofa because it can be hard to get up from on a good day! It's soft and cushy and great for napping, but to get up from it, you definitely need to use your ab muscles. That's my advice to new bandsters--make sure you sit somewhere that you can get up from easily afterward. Nothing too soft or too low to the ground!

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I didn't sleep in the recliner after surgery (I was okay with my bed) but that is where I sat during the days. I never even attempted to use our sofa because it can be hard to get up from on a good day! It's soft and cushy and great for napping, but to get up from it, you definitely need to use your ab muscles. That's my advice to new bandsters--make sure you sit somewhere that you can get up from easily afterward. Nothing too soft or too low to the ground!

...boy oh boy.. i agree with you about the couch. lol. i forgot about how much i have to use my muscles to get off it.. lol. i

reckon i will be using my bed, propped up. ive got a telly in there and its easier to get off.

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Well this is rather funny---banded on Wednesday the 29th and I am up at 2:30 am in the morning feeling great!! I mean I slept on my side, just tired of being in bed. I am up watching a tivoed episode of People's Court and drinking some Protein. I feel really good!! I hope everyone who is in post-op status is doing well.

Tammy

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I tried that the first night and when i woke up I was in so much pain, my back was stiff and around 4am I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. I hope it works better for you

i hope it does work.. i dont have a lot of options here. so you had to use a recliner??

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Well this is rather funny---banded on Wednesday the 29th and I am up at 2:30 am in the morning feeling great!! I mean I slept on my side, just tired of being in bed. I am up watching a tivoed episode of People's Court and drinking some Protein. I feel really good!! I hope everyone who is in post-op status is doing well.

Tammy

this is marvellous. it just goes to show how different we all are.. i hope that your recovery keeps going at this rate.. it sounds wonderful.

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I tried that the first night and when i woke up I was in so much pain, my back was stiff and around 4am I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep. I hope it works better for you

i think i will be asking my dr for some sleeping tabs. i dont sleep well at the best of times, i dont want to be having sleepless nights after surgery.

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So, I've been stalking the February bandsters posts to see what to expect... I have my surgery in April.

Dee- do you think your friend might be jealous? It takes a lot of courage, planning, and determination to have the surgery. She might be feeling bad for not doing it herself and either trying to rain on your parade or see how you cope. Just a thought.

you could be right here...and instead of getting me down it motivated me to walk...2.35 miles yesterday...yay me !

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I slept on my bed right after surgery during the day but for the night AND the past few nights I have slept on the couch with the back cushions removed. Its nice to prop the pillow(s) against the arm of the couch. Although I have to say that pushing myself down flat helped my shoulder pain immensely. Its when I get upright that the shoulder pain comes back. When I have to sit up I just roll on my right side and push up with my arm. I tried the recliner and found it to be very uncomfy. But It is very old and worn too. I feel better today than any day since surgery on Wed. However this left shoulder pain just won't go away. I find myself starting to feel a bit. unsure for when I get to food stages. Yikes

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Dee- glad I could help. Keep up the good work!

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I am a little over 2 weeks post op and suddenly I am having a little pain in & near my port area. I guess this is normal right?? Otherwise I feel good.

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Okay so I got banded on 2/29. Feeling great other than coughing a lot! I think it has now caused my port insision to bleed. A little worried because today has been the worst day so far with coughing and my shirt has blood on it. Has anyone else has the incision bleed days after the surgery?

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Feeling better today! Went to the store with my hubby and we took Kona to the dog park and I got to do a bit of walking. The gas pain is still there and it hurts when it tries to come out LOL. The port is the worst part at this moment, it feels like it is pulling and causing stress in that area. Also I am so scared the port is gonna flip or something. :blink:

I am feeling a lot more positive about the whole thing now, for a few days I was doubting myself which made me sad but I am better now.

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Okay so I got banded on 2/29. Feeling great other than coughing a lot! I think it has now caused my port insision to bleed. A little worried because today has been the worst day so far with coughing and my shirt has blood on it. Has anyone else has the incision bleed days after the surgery?

Hey, I was banded on 2/26 and a couple of my sutures were still draining. I went to urgent care about it today, bc I'm paranoid. Doc said it was fine, but did give me a new antibiotic instead of cipro. (Yay). I've been coughing, too. What causes that?

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