2 Days Post Opp And In Pain

[sap1021 3]

Cristy, was it 24/7 and for how many days??

[CristyEngland 0]

did anyone else's doctor have them wear leg compressors to avoid dvt's and swelling?

We just require it while in the hospital but you should be walking around once released, not only to prevent the DVT's but also to release the gas that was placed into you body during the surgery. The gas will cause pain in your shoulders and other places.

[ready4change2 19]

I felt the same way too! I was banded on monday, june 11th. The second and third day post-op was the worst. I took liquid tylenol with codine. Would have never made it through. I am five days post-op today and feel.pretty good. Still some gas pain and soreness where my port it. Hopefully it will get better and you heal fast.

[sap1021 3]

Oh ok, my doctor wants me to wear it for 7 days....maybe he assumes I wont walk around but I try and walk as much as possible.

[sap1021 3]

thanks ready4change2, it feels good to know you aren't alone in the way you feel!

[colleenjoy 104]

Days 2 and 3 were the worst for me. I was worried that the pain I was in was going to last forever. Can we say drama queen? Of course it didn't, but those were tough days. The heating pad was my friend, helped so much. Just remember walk, walk, walk. It really will help. Good Luck!!

[cfurrey 53]

did anyone else's doctor have them wear leg compressors to avoid dvt's and swelling?

I did

[mbmama 15]

Hang in there. I was just banded Monday. I had terrible nausea day 2 and part of 3. I didn't take pain meds by choice or any type of tylenol. I just have some gas pains in my back. Today i am like a new woman.