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I'm about to go crazy I can't take it

I got banded this morning. My back hurts the meds don't work can't sleep on side what to do

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I'm about to go crazy I can't take it

I got banded this morning. My back hurts the meds don't work can't sleep on side what to do

Do you have a recliner? I slept in mine for the first two nights. It will get better, fast! By day 4 I felt like dancing!

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Are you back home or in the hospital? If your meds aren't working I'd call your doctor. Prop yourself up so you're not lying flat and just try to sleep on you back for the first night or two. I only had small ice chips the first day of banding and Water sips the next day until 3oz Protein Drink starting around 10:30am. Stay positive and just remember the discomfort doesn't last that long. Hang in there, hope the recovery gets better for you! Deb

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Are you back home or in the hospital? If your meds aren't working I'd call your doctor. Prop yourself up so you're not lying flat and just try to sleep on you back for the first night or two. I only had small ice chips the first day of banding and Water sips the next day until 3oz Protein drink starting around 10:30am. Stay positive and just remember the discomfort doesn't last that long. Hang in there, hope the recovery gets better for you! Deb

Deb... im sorry you are feeling miserable... i hope it goes very quickly.

i just wanted to make a comment on my port. i havent felt along the area at all so i dont know much about my port, but its black with bruising, it really is. so, i can see with the bruising just how big it is and where it is. has anyone else had this?

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I'm about to go crazy I can't take it

I got banded this morning. My back hurts the meds don't work can't sleep on side what to do

Try sleeping sitting up or in a recliner. If your pain meds aren't working tell your doctor. Sorry that you are not comfortable right now but each day will get better. Congrats and welcome to the other side.

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I'm about to go crazy I can't take it

I got banded this morning. My back hurts the meds don't work can't sleep on side what to do

If your pain isn't better with pain meds, it sounds like gas! Try a couple of Gas X and see if it helps. I had it so bad one night, my daughter said she could hear the bubbles in my back! Gas X is still my friend!

Hope that helps and feel better soon!

Remember, it will all be worth it!

Nicki

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Good luck I have my first fill tomorrow and I'm scared and nervous too. Congrats on the weight lost.

Goodluck to you as well. I am about to head off to my appointment. I will let you know how I go :-)

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Deb... im sorry you are feeling miserable... i hope it goes very quickly.

i just wanted to make a comment on my port. i havent felt along the area at all so i dont know much about my port, but its black with bruising, it really is. so, i can see with the bruising just how big it is and where it is. has anyone else had this?

Hi Judy! Not sure which post you read but I'm doing great! The gas pains come and go but are getting better. Thanks for your concern though! Hope you're doing well and on the road to recovery! Deb

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Hi Judy! Not sure which post you read but I'm doing great! The gas pains come and go but are getting better. Thanks for your concern though! Hope you're doing well and on the road to recovery! Deb

hi Deb.. lol.. sorry about any confusion.. we have a huge posting here. actually it works very well considering. im glad that you are doing better. do you have any days now completely free of gas?? i had my first one today. i havent taken any pain meds since last sunday. :)

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Deb... im sorry you are feeling miserable... i hope it goes very quickly.

i just wanted to make a comment on my port. i havent felt along the area at all so i dont know much about my port, but its black with bruising, it really is. so, i can see with the bruising just how big it is and where it is. has anyone else had this?

Yes I had a bruising at the port site also, it is normal

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Strange question...does anyone else get this? In the morning my port is very pronounced under

My skin. If I was wearing a tight shirt or a bathing suit I am sure you would see it. In the afternoon it is way less noticeable. Am I crazy?

I do not see mine. I can't even feel it. Your doctor must have put yours closer to the surface.

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Went for my two week post op appt. I now start eating soft food. I was told that when eating solids I would feel some restriction, but I feel nothing and I don't get my first fill until April 23. These next few weeks will be hard. I'm hoping that I get restriction with the fill.

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Celeste - be your own restriction, keep your eye on the prize! You can do this, look how far you've come already! Just remember to eat slow, and take your time and take teenie tiny bites. You'll do great!! Deb

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I went for my two week 2 today,I lossed 11 pounds since since surgery. 21 pounds total. Whoo hoo! I'm on pureed and next week soft then full. I get my first fill on may 2. I started couch 2. 5k today too. Grrrr.

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