It sure does hurt, to laugh, sneeze, cough, move. Oh dang, I'm trying to just not move too much. Can't wait for the first few weeks to be over, or at least the pain to be gone. Anyone know about how long it takes to be pain free?

Walk as much as possible, it will help!!

Yep, the more you move the better you'll be.

The first 48hrs is the worst. You're swollen and your body is screaming WTH.

Everyday after that will get a little better.

By the end of your first week, you should feel pretty good.

Keep up with pain medication, walking, sipping and heating pad helps too.

I was told to walk around every 2hrs. First day I just paced the hallway, 2nd day walked around outside.

Hang in there, it does get better!

Congratulations! So happy your on your way to a new way of life! Get moving! The more you move around the better and quicker that the gas pain subsides. If you have pain meds, TAKE THEM! Honestly, I thought folks on this site must be crazy saying moving around helps?? It's true. Stick to what ever food/drinks, etc., your doctor told you. Don't cheat on that part. Keep us all posted. We all are interested in how your doing.

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Congratulations and welcome to the club. Yes I agree the more you move the better you will feel.

Thank you all so much. I was so groggy afterwards, I slept till like 4 in the afternoon, and I had surgery at 6:30am... Lol. Then I got up and walked for about 15 min, then came back to bed. I will try walking tomorrow. I can't wait to feel better. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I'm glad I found this lap band support app, it's wonderful.

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Congratulations! For me, it took a week.

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Go to the settings. I used the computer and not my cellphone

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Congratulations and welcome to the club. Yes I agree the more you move the better you will feel.

The drugs were pretty helpful too!

Thank you all so much. I was so groggy afterwards, I slept till like 4 in the afternoon, and I had surgery at 6:30am... Lol. Then I got up and walked for about 15 min, then came back to bed. I will try walking tomorrow. I can't wait to feel better. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I'm glad I found this lap band support app, it's wonderful.

Extra sleep is normal too,lol

walk,sip,sleep& repeat.

Congratulations fellow bandster!

Lol, I think it might be time for more drugs... Lol. Did anyone else have shoulder pain? I don't know why, but my shoulders and chest hurt. And yes, I'm on a schedule, I wake up take drugs, breathe from my breathalyzer looking thing, sip some water, take a walk, then back to bed, in bed asleep is when I don't feel pain...

Lol, I think it might be time for more drugs... Lol. Did anyone else have shoulder pain? I don't know why, but my shoulders and chest hurt. And yes, I'm on a schedule, I wake up take drugs, breathe from my breathalyzer looking thing, sip some water, take a walk, then back to bed, in bed asleep is when I don't feel pain...

Sounds like you're doing all the right things.

From my experience the chest and shoulder pain was from gas and swelling.

Thats where the heating pad comes in. I also would drink warm decaf tea and that helped me with the chest discomfort and extra oz,lol

You're doing great!

How are u doin? I hope u are moving around more. Good luck