Just had my band this morning. I am so sore now. Had three pain shots there and it did not help. Taking the meds. Should I have the ice pack on all the time?

Not sure how an ice pack would help. The pain is from what they have done to you internally, the ice pack can't reach that. if you are struggling with the pain you need to speak to your Dr and see what he/she recommends.

Ice pack .. eeek i found a warm heat pad much more soothing .. as elcee said where are u putting ice ?

I agree with Cazzy...the heating pad worked wonders for me.

For the port site?

I was sore too...but hang in there, tomorrow you will report that it does not hurt as much and then more so the next day..just take it easy..I am now just about 5 weeks out and I feel fantastic!!! So keep that in mind!!

I have been walking and its OK but the port area hurts. I have been taking my meds. I have been using ice on the port area since that's what they said to do. I guess it is just time.

You just had surgery, you had to suspect that there would be some pain??.. Take the pain shots as often as you can get them..also ask if there is anything else you can have to take the edge off. Dont mess too much with the incisions...they need to heal. I would think ice would open them back up a bit? These are questions to ask your Doc, and if your Doc is not available, then a nurse should be able to help you. Good luck!

Talked to the nurse. She said ice in the port area to numb the muscle but some patients also use heat. Either way is OK.