My left arm feels like it was dislocated while in surgery, my stomach is really sore, I can only sleep about 4 hours at a time and I'm unhappy, this has to be the storm before the calm. Today I have a headache, Lord help me please.

Awwh I understand how you feel, I'm still bloated and feel pregnant too, but talking to these folks on the forum makes you feel at ease because your not alone. It does get easier hang in there Sharon xoxo

Thank you for the encouragement, all. Smiley, Yes I do walk as much as I can. I do use gas x strips, and I do use a heating pad. I will not overdo it because I have come too far to look back now. :0)

Had a pretty good weekend. Went with my husband to Kohl's on Saturday so that he could spend the cash he earned and then we took the dog to the dog park and I wandered around a bit which was nice. Then Sunday I went to the mall with my husband and friends, got to do some shopping then to the dog park again. My body did feel really sore all over Sunday night, I think because I was trying to be so careful while walking that my body was just really tense. Tried to sleep in my bed last night and spent the night tossing and turning and getting no sleep so this afternoon I took some pain meds and took a nice long nap. When I woke up to take the dog out i was up and down the stairs in record time so I think I am making progress. That's all I could ask for is progress. Tonight I will take pain meds before bed and seep on the couch. Goal for tomorrow is to take the dog to the dog park and walk at least 4 laps around while she plays!

It's nice reading all of your posts to know that I am not alone in this journey!!

For me taking the milk of magnesia relieved me of all of that pain n gas - I didn't eat anything much, so I could not figure what it would move- but it was much better after,

I got banded on the 7th and am having all the same issues. I know you mentioned a headache. I woke up last night with a bad one on the back of my head and neck. It still hurts this morning. Does anyone have this happen? Is it from stepping too much?

Hey all. I started a separated fb page so I can connect stay connected with my fellow banders! I was banded 3-1-12 my fb is marchbander@yahoo.com my name is manda gay. Feel free to friend me!

My headaches are front forehead, I broke down last night and too ibuprofen, took all pain in about 15 minutes, feel better.

My headaches are front forehead, I broke down last night and too ibuprofen, took all pain in about 15 minutes, feel better.