Today was my surgery please say it was worth it!!!nauseated,shoulder clavicle pain, and it feels like a net ball of marbles...I'm soooo thirty but can only sip sip sip wish I could guzzle .

Hang in there. It does get better. Walking and moving around helps with the gas pain in your shoulders. If its too unbearable, lean all the way back in a recliner and have someone prop your legs and hips. This allows gas to your pelvic area and then when you are back up right your body absorbs some of it. There is more room in your pelvic area so less gas pressure.

It does get better. I found a heating pad or the "Magic Bags' you put in the microwave really helped with the shoulder pain. My shoulder pain lasted for 3 days...that was the only discomfort I had... walking also helped.

Good luck !!

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Make sure you take any pain meds the doctor prescribed to you. Take them on schedule for the first 2 days especially at night so you can get a good nights rest. After waking continue to SIP the Water, liquid Protein, SF Jello and follow doctor's directions. Use your heating pad, on shoulders, stomach area and back even if there is no pain. It will help soothe and relax the body after the surgery.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Thank you my Bandsters it's 3am almost 24 hours after surgery, In less pain, emotional especially for ALL your kind words Advice I will reply individually soon when I feel Better, but I just wanted to send this to all of you who have been replying to my post with your advice you ARE my support system. Will continue the meds, heating pads, laying with feets propped up really helped that is how I'm sleeping, & sip sip sip.