I had it done this morning, still very sore and in pain. I brought my tablet to the hospital so i'll try to check in later

Congratulations!! I'm on day 6 and I feel pretty good. Days 3-4 were hard for me but I pushed through and I'm back at work and still on protein shakes and liquids since my surgeon said to no add solids in yet. I found it works well for me when my stomach is growling and I am so hungry to drink some crystal light or diet snapple. It feels good fighting that growl since I know I don't need anything to eat I've just gotten myself used to that instant gratification with everything! Good luck to everyone- cant wait to hear all the success stories in weeks to come!

Congratulations and Best Wishes.

This is my third day and i am hungry, I can only have zero calorie drinks, i did beef both, crystal light herbial tea, but I am still hungry, i have done fast before but this one is causing me grief. Thank God I can sleep i slept 10 hours last night

I was banded yesterday August 2nd. I was up walking around about an hour after surgery and I felt very little discomfort. The only thing I'm having a problem with is when I cough or breathe really deep it kind of hurts. Not terrible though. Anyone else? They did give me a breathing apparatus that teaches me how to deep breathe again. Maybe this is normal? I had zero nausea and I haven't had very little gas pain at all, NOTHING IN MY SHOULDERS. Feeling really lucky! GOOD LUCK!

Jschulgs; I still have issues with coughing hurting as well. It isn't bad at all at this point, just a little uncomfortable! Good luck with recovery~

Alicesandra: do you feel major restriction pains in your chest where I'm guessing the Lapband ring is? They're not terrible I guess they just feel like heartburn?

Alicesandra: do you feel major restriction pains in your chest where I'm guessing the Lapband ring is? They're not terrible I guess they just feel like heartburn?

Hello! I am Day Five post...two MISERABLE days in a row. Finding it difficult to avoid a terrible pain in my chest, like a huge burp is stuck. Very painful. Feeling hungry, but nothing sounds good, and I cannot bring myself to even taste a Protein shake....am supposed to be on liquids for another several days, but that thought is dismal considering it seems so limited.

Obviously what's done is done, but boy I will sure be happy to get past the bloating and chest pain...anyone exp any of this? When did you get past it? Would sure value some encouragement!

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I'm on day 4 post-op and I'm where you are at....I am over the gas and bloating (walking every little bit) and just feel discomfort from the incisions (taking advil helps). I am now hungry. I am able to drink Protein shakes (two a day...don't want my hair falling out . I also have as much Water as I can get down ( so far up to 32 oz) and a cup of broth and sugar free Popsicles ( 1-2). So far this has kept me satisfied ( at least enough so that I'm not starving) . Good luck!!!

I'm on day 4 post-op and I'm where you are at....I am over the gas and bloating (walking every little bit) and just feel discomfort from the incisions (taking advil helps). I am now hungry. I am able to drink Protein shakes (two a day...don't want my hair falling out . I also have as much Water as I can get down ( so far up to 32 oz) and a cup of broth and sugar free Popsicles ( 1-2). So far this has kept me satisfied ( at least enough so that I'm not starving) . Good luck!!!

It feels like heartburn! Just kind of tight. And my port area feels like a huge black and blue mark! HOW DO YOU GUYS SHOWER?!