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Hi all. I was banded last week Wed the 25th. And my journey so far only has me feeling regret. I'm sore, the gas pains are unbearable. I can't find a comfortable position to sit or lay in.

My cousin was banded 2 years ago and she felt none of the symtpons I am feeling.

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It WILL get better and I am sure you will feel it was the best thing you could have done for yourself!

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You are feeling totally normal but it does suck...you should be feeling at least a tiny bit better every day...hang in there this is all going to be worth it! You will be a new person by about ten days! Try a hotpad on your tummy and take lots of drugs...

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I can distinctly remember at one point my first week out walking down my hallway hunched over going "Dear Lord why did I do this!" It was a split second thought. The symptoms you are having are SO common. If you read others post, you are absolutely right on track. The good news? EVERYONE kept telling me hang in there, around day 6 or 7 you will turn the corner. And they were right.

Are you walking? Even if it is in your house round and a round, walk walk and walk somemore. It seems its the only thing to help, as well as gas-x. They make a strip you can take too. You can get through this point. Hoping you starting turning the corner soon! Hang in there!

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Thanks for the words of encouragement.

I do feel a little better the next day than the previous one. But i guess I'm feeling. Blah lol the when will this uncomfyness stage end.

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I can distinctly remember at one point my first week out walking down my hallway hunched over going "Dear Lord why did I do this!" It was a split second thought. The symptoms you are having are SO common. If you read others post, you are absolutely right on track. The good news? EVERYONE kept telling me hang in there, around day 6 or 7 you will turn the corner. And they were right.

Are you walking? Even if it is in your house round and a round, walk walk and walk somemore. It seems its the only thing to help, as well as gas-x. They make a strip you can take too. You can get through this point. Hoping you starting turning the corner soon! Hang in there!

Yea I'm walking around the house for a few each day. I guess bc my cousin looks at me like a weirdo bc she didn't feel these symptoms I'm like oh noooooooo. Whyyyyyy did I do this.

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Also remember, you can get the post surgery blues. The anaesthesia can make you have a comedown for a little bit after, so take that into account and realise your state of mind is probably as much physiological as it is psychological.

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at least you are posting how you feel on a forum where people understand what you are talking about!!!

this too shall pass, and you will laugh at what seemed to be such a big deal!!

so many good days coming...trust!

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I know how you are feeling... my girlfriend had it done a year before me and told me there was little pain and was back to work 2 days later..hahah i had complications in surgery and had to stay 3 days and when i did come home i was in pain with the gas in my chest area ... i cried for 2 days while my family who did NOT support me tell me how stupid i was for doing this to myself !!! it was after the first post op and i was down 28 lbs did i say THIS is why i did this :) 79 lbs in a year and still going.....it does and will get better... today i went to the good will and 18s were to big 16s were too big and 14s were just right ! i started this journey size 24 287 lbs now i can look at pics of myself now and not be so pissed off :) hang in there.... it is the best thing you have ever done for yourself!<3

Amy

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Good Luck -- keep moving around --

For me -- moving rotaing my right arm/shoulder helped ....I don't understand it but it came from the doctor --- something about how the gas travels through the body.

Every day WILL get better --- Good Luck!

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Today is exactly 1 week later and I think its more of the gas pains in my chest still and the back pains bc I'm always uncomfortable. I can't find a comfy position to sleep in.

Thanks all for the words of encouragement. I can't wait to truly feel good so I can start this new journey.

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Oh and I think the hunger has hit.. sleep.png

Well being hungry is no fun but it is definitely a sign of your health returning...hang in there!

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All normal feelings, but it will pass just hang in there and you won't regret it at all. Especially when you see the numbers on the scale going downward! The first week was not so comfortable and actually not comfortable at all, but it passes! Hang in there- we've all been there and we are here to support you!

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i was one of the lucky ones the pain went fast once i started walking but i have had 2 sticks that i can only describe as thre worst labor pain or a heart attack both on eggs i will never eat eggs again lol

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