Hi everyone! As you can tell I'm new to the forum. I had my band done yesterday morning in Windber, Pa. I came home early this afternoon. I have to admit, I'm feeling a little discouraged because I'm in more pain then I thought I would be. I had gas pains yesterday but they went away. Mostly its pain around the incisions and when I stand up I feel like my insides are coming out. I hope it starts improving soon. I'm looking forward to all I have to learn from everyone here.

Jessy

Welcome and congrats! It will get better, as many will tell you it will just take a few days. I started feeling close normal after about 3-4 days.

Congratulations on your post op status! Yes, this is the time for healing, and taking care of yourself. There will be some pain and discomfort, but the way you feel will improve rapidly.

It's important to stay "in front" of the pain...and pain management will help you to feel better. I only used the prescription pain med 2 times, and the rest of the time for the first several days used liquid Tylenol.

Best wishes...

Day two of being home and I have noticed a huge reduction in my pain. Yesterday I was feeling discouraged but things are looking up today!

I'm sure you are feeling better now. But I'll just share that I TOO was surprised how much it hurt post-op....only bc I thought this was a "nothing" operation. I was challenged by standing up from laying down and bending to pick up.

Didn't take long - I'm back in the garden, back reaching deep for laundry, etc.

Hi everyone! As you can tell I'm new to the forum. I had my band done yesterday morning in Windber' date=' Pa. I came home early this afternoon. I have to admit, I'm feeling a little discouraged because I'm in more pain then I thought I would be. I had gas pains yesterday but they went away. Mostly its pain around the incisions and when I stand up I feel like my insides are coming out. I hope it starts improving soon. I'm looking forward to all I have to learn from everyone here.

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Hi jessy , I had my band around the same time, only difference that I live in the middle east, I am doing well , I had one fill only and lost like 18 pounds,

My doctor told me that he does not want me to lose weight fast so I don,t have lose skin. I am supposed to do my fill in 3 weeks.

Avoid rice , meat ,mince meat , chocolate and gauzy Water and sodas even diet ones.

Good luck for both of us.