Hey ladies, my name is Sandra and this is my first post. I just had surgery on Thursday, so far recovery has been going pretty smooth, incisions dont hurt too horribly as long as I keep off certain angles and dont wear "real pants" hahaha. The most annoying thing so far is the left shoulder pain. Its even more annoying knowing that its a referred pain and theres really no reason why my shoulder should be hurting and nothing really seems to make it go away (started using a heating pad on it tonight and it seems to help a little). I havent really been hungry, and when i do feel a lil hunger strike I have been drinking chix or beef broth which makes it go away. I had one Protein shake throughout the day yesterday and today (vanilla yest, choc today), but it felt so heavy it was hard to want to drink the whole thing. I go back to work tomorrow (wasn't able to get time off work other than day of surgery and day after, then i have weekends off), so we will see how that goes. I'm not gonna lie, im a bit scared that i wont feel well sitting for so long (schedule is 8-7 tomorrow), but we shall see. Can't wait to read everyone's stories and have a place to go to get ideas/advice/etc.

Good night!

I was banded friday! Welcome to the forum! The shoulder pain is probably gas. Hopefully it will pass soon for u

Hiyas and welcome!! glad things are going smoothly for you! shoulder pain is gas, and walking lots throughout the day helps. Gooing to work tomorrow, just make sure to get up and walk at least every hour, you don't want to get blood clots also. No good. Good luck with your journey.. we are all here to chat, ask questions or anything at all. **hugs**!

Congrats I am also new to the forum and love all of the posts on here so far... Allows u to read what everyone else is going thru... I get banded on Feb 8th and also have to return to work shortly after... I started pre op diet today so lets see how it goes.... Congrats and good luck on your journey

The shoulder pain is from the gas they use during surgery. It gets stuck in the shoulder area. Move around more and it will help. Good luck!

Congratulations on your surgery!!! My shoulder gas pain lasted about 8 days, hopefully yours will be gone soon...hoping your work week goes well and you're not too uncomfortable

Congrats...I was banded on Jan 16 and went back towork the next wed...really tough day more tired than anything...be sure to wear comfy clothes.. good luck!

Congrats! Good luck to you.. You will be running around in no time !

Thanks for all the well wishes ladies. My first day of work was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. my incisions didnt start hurting until around 630pm . But my shoulder was KILLING me all day. Luckily my baby's dad has a heating pad he let me take to work and that helped lots. I think im going to keep taking it with me for at least a few more days just in case. Since i'm only 4 days out, im still on liquids only...had water, coffee, half a protein shake and 1/3 of a fruit protein drink all day. Oh and i had a little cup of sugar free jello. even though i melted the jello in my mouth before swallowing and i know the protein shake is liquid, i was surprisingly full after taking a few sips I also had some veg broth for dinner, and even though i made bacon cheeseburgers and fries for the rest of the house, I can honestly say I didnt feel the pang or need to eat .