Ok so this is a HUGE adjustment for me. I'm happy I've made the decision and got the lap band but I'm also having some difficulty with recovery. I've been on chronic pain management for back pain for 2 1/2years and have now stopped so I can pursue the lifelong dream to be a healthier mom and wife. I'm having a hard time with the post op pain from the band and hiatal hernia repair. Has anyone had similar recovery issues? I'm so happy this forum is out there!! Looking forward to all the support and friendships.

I was banded on 9/17 with a hiatal hernia corrected and I had a difficult time the first week with pain and breathing. I wasn't getting enough liquids (only about 5oz) I was admitted to the ER for dehydration then the next day I saw my Doctor she said keep trying a couple more days but after the weekend I still wasn't getting any better and in a lot of pain, so my Nurse Prac decided it was best to deflate my band. She removed 3cc and after I had another IV bag of fluid and soon after I felt so much better. The pain stopped and I was able to start moving forward with my diet. I took my pain meds every four hours for the first week but after deflation I haven't taken my meds except once or twice with a little port site discomfort when sleeping.