It's wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 36 year old mother of two, living in Texas. Surgery was this past Wednesday. Still feeling pretty sore and am supposed to go back to work on Monday. Hope I can do it, I haven't even attempted driving yet. I also had a hiatal hernia that was repaired--anyone else have this or knows if this slows down the recovery time?? Glad I found this forum and look forward to reading more about our journey!

Hi !

I had my surgery on Wednesday as well, I feel so much better today. I haven't drove yet either but will have to on Monday because I'm going back to work also.... I'm in DFW area. Where are you? It's been pretty hard I have a 14 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old the baby doesnt understand what's going on and the oldest had his first homecoming last night in High School Bamd so I went to that last night only lasted till half time . I'm ready to feel completely back normal and get this weight off so I can keep up! Lol. How are you feeling so far?

Im in Corpus and was actually supposed to travel to Dallas this weekend but had to cancel my trip because i was in too much pain to sit in a car for 8 hours. I woke up this morning still sore but I'm starting to feel better as I walk around. Hopefully it will only get better from here. I cant wait to feel normal again too!!!! Good for you on making it til halftime!! It is challenging with the kids. My 4 year old says he misses laying down with me because i'm "soft"!! haha not for long

I know I can't really lay in my bed yet I got in it yesterday pretty easy then couldn't get out ... I've been sleeping in the recliner... But it works. I had the hernia as well, my best advice is to keep moving I just went for a walk around the block and it felt good.... My side started to hurt a little so I stopped at the block ... Don't over do it but definatley keep moving it makes all the difference .. And no a car ride for 8 hours that would be awful! Look forward to talking with you... We can do this!

I had my surgery yesterday morning and I was out shopping last night.

I also had a hernia repaired.

Was also shopping this morning.

I havent had to take any pain killers yet and I have very little gas pain in my shoulder.

I didnt expect it to be this easy.

I am so jealous of y'all who are feeling great. I was banded oct 22 w hiatal hernia repair a d I feel like a truck hit me. Dr said no driving for 4 weeks! No lifting baby for 6 weeks. I'm at NYU and they're pretty famous so I trust them. But man, I'm in a whole lotta pain.

Dont worry Secondchance, it will only get better. My day 2 was not too great. I did manage to come back to work monday but now realize that I should have probably taken a few more days. My tummy is still sore on the port site but getting each day!! Hang in there!!!

Hi everybody, I got banded yesterday and am still in a fair amount of pain. Gas pains in my shoulders are actually the worst! Any advice?

Take your pain meds and rest (if you can). I know some people on here have been more comfortable on a recliner, but i didnt have any trouble sleeping in bed. As for the gas pain, my hubby rubbed my back and that helped get a lot of gas out. I also sat in a rocker and that seemed to help too!!! Hope you feel better soon!

So I was banded oct 22 and I just re read my post op diet orders. 6 glasses of fluids. 2 protein shakes. I can have tomato soup, broth, juice etc. the thing is, I feel SO full just taking my meds and a few sips of water. Until tonight I just had juice and after. So tonight I made some watered down tomato soup. I kid you not: I dipped the spoon and licked it off 5 times and I feel stuffed to the gills like the worst thanksgiving ever. I know this surgery is supposed to make you feel full fast. But this is crazy. I'm hoping I can digest and get more comfortable because I need to take 2 tsp of medicine and that seems lie a huge volume. I think I'm gonna call my dr tomorrow to make sure this is normal. I don't want to get dehydrated. It's just post op day 2. Anyone have this experience?

Hi! I was banded a year ago and had a hernia repaired too. In my case my Dr. gave me 4 weeks off, he said he didnt want me lifting heavy objects or wanted my incision to get infected.

I was banded this morning. So far pretty good. I can't get my mouth wet enough it's so dry. No gas pains at this time. Only real pain is the large cut where port is.

I was banded Jan. 30 and had hiatal hernia repair. If you are large breasted, take the bra off! Your incision from the hernia repair will heal much quicker. The pain from the hernia repair lasted longer then the band. Give it a couple more days. I had to wait six weeks for strenuous exercise. Drink a lot!

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Hello! Congrats! Wouldn't you know it that obese people get hiatal hernias?! I had mine repaired too. I had surgery 10/5 and went back to work ( desk job) 10/8. I did pretty well but everyone is different. I did nothing at home after work though because I was so tired!

Welcome to the group. Keep us posted on your journey.

Hiyas! I was banded on Oct 22nd and I also had a Hiatal hernia repair ! At least it got rid of the heart burn I had been havinig for a couple years that I had no clue what the hell was going on. So how is everyone doing?