I just got bended at 12:30 and have been in tons of pain. I thought I had a pretty high pain tolerance but not with this. It hurts to breath in and I get pains up by my sternum and around my back. Is this normal and how long does it last?

Normal. It took me a couple Weeks to feel better. U r having gas pain, best to walk around your house and take Gas-x. Give yourself time to heal, and follow your Dr instructions. And take your pain meds regularly, don't wait till u r in pain, after a couple days it will subside. Congrats!!!

Hi I was banded on Friday. Have had 3 c sections, and my gallbladder removed. NOTHING compared to the chest, shoulder, and back and neck pain (gas they tell me) that I have felt. The first couple days were really rough. It's hard reading that people feel great, and are exercising, and are back at work. When I am still having a hard time taking a deep breath. It will get better hang in there honey

I had big pain around my back as well. After about 3 days it was all gone. Hope yours is too.

I had 3 c sections and a gall bladder removal as well and I agree it is much worse. I have been walking and now on stronger pain meds. I hope this helps.

I had 3 c sections and a gall bladder removal as well and I agree it is much worse. I have been walking and now on stronger pain meds. I hope this helps.

We are like twins! Lol.. I am day 5 post op. and I am at least functioning. Yesterday I could barely walk. I have used gas ex, heating pads and walking. I even called my dr today. They said some people hurt with gas pains for 6 weeks :/ heck no!! Just hang in there. It does seem to he a little better everyday

It does get easier everyday. I also thought I had a high tolerance for pain but I dont think that any more. The shoulder pain lasted a long time. I used a heating pad, hot patches you name it walking etc. It just had to wear off. Good luck to all of you. It is well worth it.

Dr told me first 48hrs the worst and he was right. Every day after that gets better and better.

Walk as much as possible, heating pad and pain meds. Warm decaf tea also helped me.

I'm pretty sure day 3 and 4 were the worst for me

I agree with Debbie, take your meds regularly, don't wait for the pain to hit you, it may then be too late to cut it. It will get better, day 3 was my yuck day. Heating pad and meds were my best friend. Get a week under your belt and you will feel so much better. Easier said than done, i know. You will survive and one day when you find yourself running up the steps, or watching people turn their heads to watch you walk in a room..youre going to wonder what all this fuss was all about. This pain will be nothing more than a memory soon. Good luck!

Same as above, it will be all god in 4-7 days, everybody is differs

Thanks guys. Feel better today. Still trying to get out that last bit of gas. Its a slow process but from past surgeries I know it will pass. I just miss my bed! Thank God for my recliner but its just not the same. Just another question. I added in full fluids today. Will the protein that is being added in help with the heeling. I thought. I read that somewhere.

Hi there, glad you're on the mend. I wouldn't say protein helps with the healing, but it will give you more energy. Right now it's almost one moment at a time, soon it will be a day at a time. I kid you not when I say once you've got a week under your belt you'll feel so much better. And things just keep getting better. Remember to keep yourself hydrated, and try to get some walking in even if it's to the end of your driveway and back. The fresh air will feel good. So, take it easy, rest, walk, sip and take your meds when needed. I was able to use Tylenol about the 3 or 4th day out and put the heavier pain meds away. Patience is what's needed right now, remember Rome wasn't built in a day.