New lapband

[Stacey3825 1]

Hi my name is stacey and i just got the lapband in on the 11th and went back to work the next day. Still getting adjusted to it and not taking big drinks.< /p>

[Aza359 64]

Wow you went back to work the next day!! Wow i took a week off not due into work until 2/22 and got banded 2/13

[Stacey3825 1]

Yea im only 23 lol i work as a medical assistant and i didn't tell my boss i told her i was having a Colonoscopy 1st day i was on Vicodin every two and half hours but by thursday no more vicodin and I feel pretty good.. Under my right arm when i get up hurts for a sec.. Its like a stabbing pain.. Weird.. How are u doing i already lost 15 pounds

[Aza359 64]

Wow!! Im 24 still in a little pain with my top two incisions and the gas pains come and go very irritating the day of surgery i was 226. Two days later i was back up to 238 i was blown away but from all the saline i was receiving through my IV an how swollen and bloated i was i blame that lol the other day back down to 234 and today 229

[Mae May 6]

You went straight back to work? I was in hospital for 2 days and drugged up for a week after that... 15lbs is great! Just make sure you take it easy at work... It really shows how much eating and drinking is a habit eg. big drinks, chewing, portions... I was banded 8 months ago and im still learning...!!

Keep up the good work...

[Stacey3825 1]

I never got bloated thankfully! I was in and out of the hospital within hours.. Yea only one hurts too but they say its normal the big Incision everyday is getting better.. Im trying to take it easy but being a single mom with a one year old and a 3 year old is a little hard.. Lol but your out 8 months how much have u lost?

[Mae May 6]

I was really bloated and sore so I wasnt going to say no to the good drugs in hospital...

I have lost 35lbs so far. Slower then a lot of people but my doctor is happy. I struggled to even lost 2lbs before so this is a massive step.

Wow I can imagine have the 2 little ones is hard, I couldnt sleep for a few days so I dont know how your going and I had my husband to look after me... Maybe I'm just a bit of a sook tho...? lol

My big incision got a bit infected aswell so it took a little longer to heal. Being diabetic aswell things always take a little longer to heal...

Keep us updated on your progress...

[MysticalSoulss 0]

Hi Stacey,

You are a trooper I got my band on 2/14/13 and I still trying to get over the gas pains. Did you happen to go through it?

[Stacey3825 1]

Hello!! I have like when i drink wate or anything i get a Uncomfortable feeling in my stomach i dont think im eating to much or drinking.. Is that what your talking about??

[Mae May 6]

Gas pains are usually bloated stomach and pains around your shoulders. Peppermint tea is good for that, I swore by it... Stacey did you say eating too much? Are you on clear fluids still?

[Stacey3825 1]

Yes Clear Liquids and my dr said i can have Soup and stuff nothing Solid and broth and stuff but i feel full no bloating for me then. Just sometimes Uncomfortable feelings in my tummy

[Wanna-Be-Healthy 46]

I'm also new and petrified of getting the surgery. Not the surgery itself but of complications. I don't know how to get over this fear. I really need to do this.

[Mae May 6]

Thats good Stacey... Whats the uncomfortable feeling? From the surgery itself? Sore stomach muscles? Bloating? Remember you would still be healing so it will feel strange...

[Aza359 64]

I'm also new and petrified of getting the surgery. Not the surgery itself but of complications. I don't know how to get over this fear. I really need to do this.

I just got banded 2/13 had minimal complications just with the gas they fill you up with, the most important thing for you to do aftet sirgery os listen to whay your surgeon/nutritionist has planned for you and make sure i follow the liquid diet, walk around, drink as much fluids to keep u hydrated. Everyone differs! Im feelin way better just dealing with the gas is a pain! Good luck on your journy and if u feel something is not right never hesitate to call your dr!

[Mae May 6]

I just got banded 2/13 had minimal complications just with the gas they fill you up with, the most important thing for you to do aftet sirgery os listen to whay your surgeon/nutritionist has planned for you and make sure i follow the liquid diet, walk around, drink as much fluids to keep u hydrated. Everyone differs! Im feelin way better just dealing with the gas is a pain! Good luck on your journy and if u feel something is not right never hesitate to call your dr!

Aza like I was saying before Peppermint tea worked with the gas for me I had no pain within 2 days...

I agree everyone is different but stick to what your doctor etc say and you will be fine... It's worth it...