Hello everyone,

I'm at day 3 post op, and been dealing with the infamous shoulder pain and starvation feeling. I believe this is due to me being swollen and not able to drink as much as I'd like to make me feel full.

At any rate, my wife and I are both now on the other side.

She was banded over a year ago at Christmas time and has lost 90lbs.

I'm hoping to do as well as her. I'm starting out at 240, and set my goal at 160, although I'll be happy with anything below 200.

For anyone else out there who is post op, I can tell you my experience has been more painful that I thought it would be.

I just didn't think I'd have this much pain. Although, from what feedback I read here a lot of my issues are not uncommon.

I keep thinking, hey, I've lost 11 pounds already! It's going to be worth it!

I can't wait for cottage cheese week 3! LOL

Good luck to everyone out there!

So good to hear someone else struggling....I am on Day 4 and cannot believe how painful this is...I just hope I am able to go back to work on Monday!!!

I was banded on 4/16 also, I have a lot of pressure in the middle of my chest. I assume this is where the band is? I was planning on going back to work today, now I'm shooting for Monday. Good luck everyone, I can't wait until life gets back to a little normal.

Boy I totally agree! Looking forward to getting back to normal living!

Hi Waldog, I actually had surgery on March 14, 2012 and I was told the pain was air that is trapped since the procedure was laproscopic. But oh my gosh! That pain is crazy pain, I know exactly what you mean, you are not alone and it will fade after about a week, I promise! Just remember it's for a great reason otherwise we would not have even thought of doing this, right?

Good luck and remember it will seem more positive as the days go by. Take Care

40nlivin

Thanks for all the + feedback! I have less shoulder pain today than previously. Almost none really.

I'm actually able to take larger sips of liquids today, and next week it's going to be pudding time! LOL

Hi I was also banded on Monday 4/16 and YES it is alot harder than I imagined and Ive even second guess myself. (whether I made the right decision or not). The shoulder pain is the worst!!! I hate taking the pain meds because they make me nausous with mild headache. But I am committed to my band and the process. This is an end all for me I hope to lose my goal of 100lbs or close, but no plastic surgery, or additional work.

Until next time!!