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New Bandster-Possible Regret

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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  • 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 day

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How are you? I was banded 1/27 and thought u might needed a buddy.

Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. The first week is the worst and then it starts to get better. I had to sleep almost sitting up (lots of pillows), with a heating pad and I took pain killers and gasex almost every 3 hours for the first 4 days after surgery. After day 4, I cut back on the pain killers and took gasex strips when needed. It took me almost a month to feel completely normal again...but each day, does get better and better. Get lots of rest and let yourself heal...you'll feel better soon.

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How are you? I was banded 1/27 and thought u might needed a buddy.

I'm doing so much better now. Just some discomfort where the port is some back pain here and there from the gas. That's the main thing now is the gas pains.

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Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. The first week is the worst and then it starts to get better. I had to sleep almost sitting up (lots of pillows), with a heating pad and I took pain killers and gasex almost every 3 hours for the first 4 days after surgery. After day 4, I cut back on the pain killers and took gasex strips when needed. It took me almost a month to feel completely normal again...but each day, does get better and better. Get lots of rest and let yourself heal...you'll feel better soon.

It's been 2 weeks today. And I feel a heck of alot better... Just waiting for the discomfort to subside and ill be a happy camper.

GAS-X is the thing. Gas was really bad of me, it woke me at night for a few days like somebody kicked me. I walked through the house like a ghost in the middle of the night. Keep moving, get up and walk a little every 20min. or so just to keep things moving. It does get better, but....gas and tummy rumbles will now be a real part of your life.

Glad to hear you are better.

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Recovery is going great! I go back to work tomorrow so I am a little excited to start a routine!

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