Surgery today around 4:30.pm. I'm nauseous and in pain but know I'll feel better soon!

I had mine Monday. I feel better each day. Just really sore. I keep telling myself, it will get better before I know it! Congrats by the way!

Surgery today around 4:30.pm. I'm nauseous and in pain but know I'll feel better soon!

Lisa, I was banded this afternoon too and I just screamed for more pain meds. This gas issue is soooo bad! I'm a tough cookie but this is horrible. They also repaired a hiatel hernia while he was in there. I had no clue. I've been walking but haven't had anything to eat or drink since prior to midnight yesterday. Because they repaired the hernia I can't drink anything until I have a barium test tomorrow. I've never wanted a glass if Water more than I do now. I feel like I've been in the Mohave dessert for a month. I keep saying I will get they this, and more importantly I have to succeed after this pain and experience. There are no options for anything but success. Hope you feel better soon too. I've been asking the nurses for hot packs to place on my shoulders etc. it's soothing, not sure how much it actually rids the gas, but it feels better.

Also had surgery yesterday (28th), only real pain I have is in left shoulder, I was told that happens when you get hernia repair. Walking helps almost instantly for me. Have felt kind of gassy but gas x seems to work. Taking codeine when needed but on the lower dose. Took twice yesterday , nothing today so far. Each day I hope to feel better and better. Going to spend some time outside today, i'm sure the fresh air wil help. Good luck to all who have recently been banded.???

You all will be fine. We all endured and it was fine. Welcome to the other side of banding.

I had my hernia repaired as well during banding and I was never told I couldn't drink Water. Odd that you would be told this. liquids shouldn't hurt the repair. What if your testing fails, they surely won't go back in an re-repair the hernia this close to your other surgery. Ask your family doctor for advice on water.

Walking, more walking and use your heating pad on your collarbone area on the side of gas pains. I used my pad for hours a day in 15-20 minutes at a time all day long. 24 hours and 99% of my discomfort was gone.

Best wishes

Hi all, well this is day 2 and they kept me for another night because the hernia test they gave me this morning was terrible. I had to swallow this concoction that tasted like dawn dish soap and bitter pills. I don't know how I got it down without it coming up. The hernia is ok but I guess when you have hernia repairs it makes everything tighter. They kept me in the hospital another day because they said I haven't got enough fluids in on my own. I'm hoping this all becomes a faint memory. It's been tough. I couldn't even take in s whole Popsicle today.

Hi all' date=' well this is day 2 and they kept me for another night because the hernia test they gave me this morning was terrible. I had to swallow this concoction that tasted like dawn dish soap and bitter pills. I don't know how I got it down without it coming up. The hernia is ok but I guess when you have hernia repairs it makes everything tighter. They kept me in the hospital another day because they said I haven't got enough fluids in on my own. I'm hoping this all becomes a faint memory. It's been tough. I couldn't even take in s whole Popsicle today.[/quote']

Oh that stuff was awful. Surprised I didn't puke. Did they give you a clean wet wash cloth to wipe your mouth out?

I promise each day gets better!!!! In a week, this will all be behind you;) less than a week even;)

Maddy, I've never tasted anything that rancid in my life. Yes they gave me a mouth sponge and the sink because it was just awful. I think that's why I've been feeling so nauseous and sick today. I couldn't put anything up to my lips all day, I feel like a truck has hit me square in the diaphragm. I am really starting to feel depressed about this, I just want to feel better!

Maddy, I've never tasted anything that rancid in my life. Yes they gave me a mouth sponge and the sink because it was just awful. I think that's why I've been feeling so nauseous and sick today. I couldn't put anything up to my lips all day, I feel like a truck has hit me square in the diaphragm. I am really starting to feel depressed about this, I just want to feel better!

You will....I know it doesn't help much but in a few short weeks this will be a bad memory..I promise

Keep your head up RichGirl!!! This will be a memory soon and you will make it through. Ask for ice chips. May be easier to get those down to start. Best wishes and good vibes coming your way!

Thanks everyone, yes I ordered I chips and hot water for my herbal tea! You are are such an inspiration to us!

The first couple of days are rough! I was thinking, "What did I do yo myself?" It does get better. I had the bad shoulder neckthat lasted til Tuesday of this week.

Now I have gas pain!