I was banded April 26th, I had no idea how much pain I would be in after. I had a complete hysterectomy in December 2010, and I think I felt better after that. I am bordering on miserable. I'm glad I did it, just wasn't prepared for the pain after I guess. Wondering if it's just me, or are there others out there feeling the same?

Thanks,

Karie

Gas X strips! That was my saving grace. Many GasX strips. Hang in there- it gets better!!

I've been using the gas-x strips

First day painful, second day better but still painful, third day much better and each day then got better. Hang in there. Agree I wasn't using the strips enough. When the gurgling starts really helped. Hang in there!

peppermint tea for the gas pain too. Lots of walking, and take your pain meds on a schedule.

Yes the gas pain was the worse. After 3 days of no success with the gas x I tried taking it before I ate. Big difference! It does get better. On day 2 & 3 I just knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I'm almost 1 week post op now & I feel totally different. Get the gas moving & you'll feel so much better!

Yes, the gas pain was the worst! I also felt as though I was in a car accident. My entire body was sore, even my neck muscles. That only lasted about 3 days. The gas pain lasted an entire 7 days. I walked a lot and took gas x strips, not much helped during those days. I found that a heating pad on my lower back helped quite a bit. Didn't get rid of it but the pain lessened for a little while. I felt the same way.... I remember telling my husband. " I think I may have made a terrible mistake"! After the 1st 7 days I felt much differently. I was banded on 4/5/12 and have lost 21lbs already. The pain I endured was so worth the results I am seeing thus far! Best of luck to you on your wls journey!

Yea me too pain is really bad!! Back pain is kicking my ass

I was banded April 26th, I had no idea how much pain I would be in after. I had a complete hysterectomy in December 2010, and I think I felt better after that. I am bordering on miserable. I'm glad I did it, just wasn't prepared for the pain after I guess. Wondering if it's just me, or are there others out there feeling the same?

Thanks,

Karie

ive had hysterectomy and two knee replacments, plus heaps of other surgeries. i think the only surgery that made me feel worse after woods for any length of time was a Birch's suspension. that was horrific. With my knees i didnt have the ongoing after the initial post op, with this it never stops lol. its there for life. i think when it hit me it really pulled me up short, lol.

yup gas not been a huge problem for me i have had some issues but yes i did not think about how much i uses my upper abs i just think they were there and flabby but getting up from laying seat being too low bending down all these things hurt for me anything that too tight I been living in one pair of sweet and baggy Pj bottoms

I was in pain but also went through an emotional pain. Kind of like depression for a week

I was in pain but also went through an emotional pain. Kind of like depression for a week

i know what you mean. this last weekend ive had my sister staying. WE had red wine,(and great food, but not much food for me) just like we used to... and i loved having it. so, after she went, i kept having one or two glasses of an evening. Last night it pulled me up with a severe jolt. what on earth was i thinking?? i cant go back !! ive subjected my stomach to radical life changing surgery... and for what if i continue with red wine every night??.. so, in bed, i determined... NO MORE !! i was grieving for the old lifestyle myself... its obvious when i look back. it did catch me by surprise because im post op now nearly 7 weeks. Anyway.... now i recognise what it is thats going on in me... i know i can fight it. i had no idea how much that food and wine was a part of me at the deepest level of my emotions and pyche. awful . time to have a thorough cleanse , inside and out.

The day after I got out of the hospital was tge worst day of my life (pain wise). I was ready to go back and make them undo it! I cried myself to sleep! I'll be a week post-op tomorrow and i feel much better. Emotionally and physically.

The day after I got out of the hospital was tge worst day of my life (pain wise). I was ready to go back and make them undo it! I cried myself to sleep! I'll be a week post-op tomorrow and i feel much better. Emotionally and physically.

im really pleased that you got over that nasty hump so quickly. i hope that you dont have any more issues. not like me, the toads have been ''popping out of their holes all week'.. lol.

im really pleased that you got over that nasty hump so quickly. i hope that you dont have any more issues. not like me' date=' the toads have been ''popping out of their holes all week'.. lol.[/quote']

It was not easy. I was mourning a loss of food...sort of. But that night my son came up to me and rubbed my arm and told me not to cry i will feel better soon. I then remembered why I did this.. I didn't want to miss out on his life. Put it in perspective for sure.

kariew28, what kind of pain are you in ? do you mean the shoulder pains or something worse ? depending on what and how bad your pains are you might want to speak to your Dr. if the pain is worse than your hysterectomy pain you might be having some sort of issue that needs to be addressed. just sayin'. let us know, were here to help ! hope you feel better soon !