Hi there. I just had lap band surgery on Friday, May 18th. I'm still trying to recover, I am still sore in my stomach. My surgeon went through my belly button and it is extremely sore and I can't put on my work pants yet. I've been struggling since I got out on Friday. I try to take the prescribed meds (Lortab elixer) but find it making me nauseous since I don't have much in my stomach. I was suppose to return to work today, but am still having a hard time getting up and down because of the pain in my stomach. I've read others say they're feeling great right after. I have lost 10 lbs since Friday but I find it very difficult to stomach anything I put in it. I have been drinking protein shakes, eating jell-o and broth. I hope I start to feel better and this is actually normal of a few days post-op. I look forward to sharing my story with all of you and hearing your adventure thru this process!

Sorry that u aren't feeling well April but remember u JUST had surgery u might b expecting too much too soon the body needs time to heal and adjust the the changes the band causes I think it might b too soon to go to work maybe u should thinking about calling in & rest a extra day just a suggestion good luck & I hope u are feeling better soon

The massive infusion of drugs is what set me back for a week. I was dopey and confused for a week. Stay tuned to this site and speak up when you have questions? Don't panic if you get real hungry in a few weeks, it's normal(unless you're one of the lucky ones).

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Hi there. I just had lap band surgery on Friday, May 18th. I'm still trying to recover, I am still sore in my stomach. My surgeon went through my belly button and it is extremely sore and I can't put on my work pants yet. I've been struggling since I got out on Friday. I try to take the prescribed meds (Lortab elixer) but find it making me nauseous since I don't have much in my stomach. I was suppose to return to work today, but am still having a hard time getting up and down because of the pain in my stomach. I've read others say they're feeling great right after. I have lost 10 lbs since Friday but I find it very difficult to stomach anything I put in it. I have been drinking protein shakes, eating jell-o and broth. I hope I start to feel better and this is actually normal of a few days post-op. I look forward to sharing my story with all of you and hearing your adventure thru this process!

.WE are band twins! I was banded Friday! I took Friday and all this week off as I know I don't bounce back that fast. I know some people do but maybe like the others have said you are expecting to much to soon, Good for you on the 10lbs! That is a great startl I got off the Lortab Sunday as it messes me up. I am taking childrens tylenol as every 6-8 hours and its helping. Please don't panic deep breath and know you are not alone. Hang in there I feel better everyday but I too was so envious of others on Saturday who were already saying how great they were doing.

.WE are band twins! I was banded Friday! I took Friday and all this week off as I know I don't bounce back that fast. I know some people do but maybe like the others have said you are expecting to much to soon, Good for you on the 10lbs! That is a great startl I got off the Lortab Sunday as it messes me up. I am taking childrens tylenol as every 6-8 hours and its helping. Please don't panic deep breath and know you are not alone. Hang in there I feel better everyday but I too was so envious of others on Saturday who were already saying how great they were doing.

Hi band twin! My mother got the band back in September and it seemed like her recovery wasn't quite as bad as mine. Her surgeon made 5 incisions, my surgeon made 4 incisions but one thru the belly button and that one is giving me a lot of pain. How many did you have?

I have like 6. the one biggest on the left side is the low profile port that hurts bad. the other 5 (I don;t know why 6 total) are already itchy! I really think some of us just don't do as well as others. hang in there atleast you have your mom as support/ motivation.