Finally after eight very long months my surgery day came and left. Everything went great.. Had a hiatl (sp) hernia fixed as well.. The only thing I really have to complain about is the shoulder pain.. But.. Ten hours in and I'm so glad I did this!! Looking forward to a healthier me!!

congratulations! I am in the pre banding stages....excited to get to where you are at.... Glad to hear it was a success! Keep us posted on your journey

Finally after eight very long months my surgery day came and left. Everything went great.. Had a hiatl (sp) hernia fixed as well.. The only thing I really have to complain about is the shoulder pain.. But.. Ten hours in and I'm so glad I did this!! Looking forward to a healthier me!!

congratulations.. welcome to 'the other side'' as we call it. lol. ive been done a week today. i had a hiatus (australian pronounciation) hernia done as well. ive had problems with gas, in my left shoulder and in my left neck, but i know that it will go in time. are you home??

Congratulations! I will be banded in 7 days (Eeek!) So glad everything went well for you.

Just curious...do you know if they go in through your mouth to fix the hiatal hernia or do they do while they are placing the band in that area? I guess I should have asked the doc....but I was so happy that insurance would pay for half of the surgery because of the hernia that I neglected to ask.

Finally after eight very long months my surgery day came and left. Everything went great.. Had a hiatl (sp) hernia fixed as well.. The only thing I really have to complain about is the shoulder pain.. But.. Ten hours in and I'm so glad I did this!! Looking forward to a healthier me!!

Yayyy congrats. Yes the gas pain is horrible especially in the shoulder and chest for me. But you did it!! I am about 9 days post op ( and 6 hours 52 mins!!!! haha) and feel a million times better - take it easy and you will be as right as rain

Sarah x

Congrats! Good luck!

welcome to the losers bench! congratulations and enjoy your adventure!!! It's awesome!

I'm having a bit of shoulder pain as well. Many don't know this but this pain is referred pain from the abdomen. It's how pain travels along the nervous system. Congrats! I was banded yesterday as well. I kind of have a bloated gassy feeling. Hoping this will decrease in the days ahead.

Cheers,

Jason "The Nightshift Nurse"

St. Louis, MO

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Wishing you a very speedy recovery and looking forward to your successful updates. Blessings to you

Thank you everyone!! I'm looking forwardto this wonderful journey and a healthier lifestyle <3

@dhales they fixed it first then did the band in the same surgery through all of the small incisions. its hard for me to get deep breaths because my diaphgram hurts from it being repaired.. It's all worth it though. G luck!

I'm having a bit of shoulder pain as well. Many don't know this but this pain is referred pain from the abdomen. It's how pain travels along the nervous system. Congrats! I was banded yesterday as well. I kind of have a bloated gassy feeling. Hoping this will decrease in the days ahead.

Cheers,

Jason "The Nightshift Nurse"

St. Louis, MO

good on you nightshiftnurse.. way to go. what are you taking for the ga?? anything?/ did you have a hiatus hernia as well?

I've just been walking around and trying to maintain a comfortable position. So far, do good.

Oh man lucky you. I have been so uncomfortable. 3Am and I'm walking around my house because my back hurts from laying in the same spot. Any shoulder soreness? .. I just keep telling myself in a couple days.. Itll be gone! lol

.. guess i shoulda read the previous post haha...

Yeah, yesterday was bad. I had a terrible headache and couldn't get very comfortable sitting up. I spent the afternoon in bed for the most part. Shoulder pain is still here and there. My biggest concern is just trying to get liquids down. Since my surgery, i've had like 5oz. Jello, 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 3/4 of an Isopure Protein drink and that's it. And that's 3 days!!

Hoping for better today.

I hope it gets better for you soon. Doesn't sound like fun.