Is anyone out there already scheduled for a surgery in March? Mine is scheduled for March 5th.

So many people seem to be in better shape than me after a couple of days. I'm better than I was yesterday, but still have a hard time breathing. I feel like I was hit in the stomach with an anvil, so deep breaths are painful. Maybe it's because of the extras I had done on top of the band, but I do feel better today, and trust that each day will improve.

So I was banded yesterday! So far so good. I had gas pains yesterday, but i walked alot and had my gas x strips and heating pad..im feeling much better today. We fly home today, im ready to see my kids! The port site is only one that hurts. Plus I feel my stomach is weighted down. But that is to be expected. They also installed a pain ball, its a plastic ball with 2 days of medicine. It has a little plastic tube attached under my skin it gives my incisions a steady dose of pain medication. Once the medicine is gone they told me to take a deep breath and pull it out..

Good for you! I have that weighted down feeling as well. My stomach was so distended and hard as a rock for a couple of days. It still is a bit, but it's better than before. Getting rid of the gas helps.

I was banded yesterday also. I woke up in a lot of pain but nurse gave me pain meds, and pain level went to about a 3. Was up and walking every hour and im still very sore of course, but im feeling ok!

I am banded now...YAY....and I am home from surgery. I came home yesturday early afternoon. Doing good for the most part very little discomfort so far..The most painful is the headache I have had since surgery, they told me to drink plenty of the gatorade G2 for the electrolytes...Had a coffee this morning and a feeze pop..Had some jello last night..

Well good luck to coming up for surgery....

Jblitch

So many people seem to be in better shape than me after a couple of days. I'm better than I was yesterday, but still have a hard time breathing. I feel like I was hit in the stomach with an anvil, so deep breaths are painful. Maybe it's because of the extras I had done on top of the band, but I do feel better today, and trust that each day will improve.

Not really. The first few days were not the worst for me. The anesthesia and pain meds from the hospital held over a while. It was more painful than I thought it would be and I didn't have done all that you did. Every once in awhile I still have difficulty taking a full, deep breath. It catches where there is still some gas trapped in there. I sneezed last night and thought I was going to bust all the stitches in my gut! And the gas pain in my shoulder is HORRENDOUS! Nothing resolves it, not walking, not gas-x, not water, not anything. Laying flat helps for hours on end but then I have to get up again! Don't be too hard on yourself. We're all different and we all deal with the pain individually. You don't have to be brave, my friend.

Not really. The first few days were not the worst for me. The anesthesia and pain meds from the hospital held over a while. It was more painful than I thought it would be and I didn't have done all that you did. Every once in awhile I still have difficulty taking a full' date=' deep breath. It catches where there is still some gas trapped in there. I sneezed last night and thought I was going to bust all the stitches in my gut! And the gas pain in my shoulder is HORRENDOUS! Nothing resolves it, not walking, not gas-x, not water, not anything. Laying flat helps for hours on end but then I have to get up again! Don't be too hard on yourself. We're all different and we all deal with the pain individually. You don't have to be brave, my friend. [/quote']

Someone said to lie there and put a pillow or two under the hip/butt area to raise it higher than your heart, and it will come out naturally. I didn't try it, it might work though.

Not really. The first few days were not the worst for me. The anesthesia and pain meds from the hospital held over a while. It was more painful than I thought it would be and I didn't have done all that you did. Every once in awhile I still have difficulty taking a full, deep breath. It catches where there is still some gas trapped in there. I sneezed last night and thought I was going to bust all the stitches in my gut! And the gas pain in my shoulder is HORRENDOUS! Nothing resolves it, not walking, not gas-x, not water, not anything. Laying flat helps for hours on end but then I have to get up again! Don't be too hard on yourself. We're all different and we all deal with the pain individually. You don't have to be brave, my friend.

Thanks Rosie. I'm a little frustrated, but I know it's ridiculous to think that I'd be up and around three days after surgery. I didn't want to take anymore liquid Vicodin, but ended up taking a dose a couple of hours ago.

I SO know what you mean on the gas; shoulder pain, chest.... It seems to have resolved a bit, but then I'll feel the dagger. Like you, I feel best when laying down. Luckily, we have an ergo adjustable bed, so I can raise my head and feet to different levels. Since the surgery, I sleep with the remote in my hand

Yes, the breathing thing is a big issue. Sometimes, when I walk up the stairs, I damn near hyperventilate. I don't even realize that I'm breathing very shallow breaths, so the exertion really brings me to my knees. But again, when reclining or laying down, I'm okay.

Thanks for your post.....you're a doll!

Someone said to lie there and put a pillow or two under the hip/butt area to raise it higher than your heart, and it will come out naturally. I didn't try it, it might work though.

I tried laying on my left side (I heard that works with gas), but it's too painful cuz of the surgery. How long do "they" say it takes for the gas to relieve completely?

I"m on day 3 and the gas is 80% gone.....what a relief!!

i'm on day 3 and the gas is 80% gone...what a relief!!

Tomorrow is my day!!!! I'm excited and scared all at once!

Tomorrow is my day!!!! I'm excited and scared all at once!

Good luck! I'm day three post-op, and it's already an adventure

I'm so bored with the post-op liquid, I decided to drink a bottle of this Isopure clear protein drink I bought before surgery. It's the apple flavor, and I have to tell you, the gas is coming out of me like crazy. The dog is looking at me like WTF is that!!! I'm laughing hysterically as I'm writing this (what other forum can we be so graphic?). I don't know if it's coincidence, or if it's the drink, but here is a link to it. I bought it at the Vitamin Shoppe, but I'm sure other health food stores carry it. I'm praying that I'm over the gas part of this by morning. I really do think it's the drink

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2612796

So many people seem to be in better shape than me after a couple of days. I'm better than I was yesterday' date=' but still have a hard time breathing. I feel like I was hit in the stomach with an anvil, so deep breaths are painful. Maybe it's because of the extras I had done on top of the band, but I do feel better today, and trust that each day will improve.[/quote']

You are not alone...today was postop day 9 and I finally left the house alone! I still can't sit for extended periods of time, but it does get much better! I was only going to take 1 week off but ended up taking 2 off! Won't go back til next Tuesday!

You are not alone...today was postop day 9 and I finally left the house alone! I still can't sit for extended periods of time' date=' but it does get much better! I was only going to take 1 week off but ended up taking 2 off! Won't go back til next Tuesday![/quote']

Have thought if you often the last several days glad to see that your on your way to recovering better .... ((( hugs )))