I had surgery MARCH 27, 2013. Everything went wonderful and I am find. I had surgery at 9:30 and was back in the recovery room at no time. I walk for them and walk when I got home. My only problem am having is am tired it also hard for me to breathe it was hard for me to breathe when I first came out of surgery (that what they told me). I anyone else experiencing this problem. I have talk to my doctor but if nothing change am going to the er.

So I'm sorry to be too graphic here but remember, someone filled your body cavity full of gas, they pumped mass quantities of fluids, medications, antibiotics and anesthesia into your body. They punched 5 holes in your body, moved all your inner body parts around, shoved a tube down your throat, took an electric scalpel and burned away excess fat and tissue wrapped around your upper stomach, then wrapped a plastic strap around your stomach, stitched it in place with 5-6 sutures bringing your lower stomach up and over the band and then snaked a tube out of your body and then sewed another plastic piece to the muscle tissue on your rib cage.

Now, thinking about all that has been done to your body, you're doing quite well aren't you? But yes, you should call your doctor.

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So I'm sorry to be too graphic here but remember' date=' someone filled your body cavity full of gas, they pumped mass quantities of fluids, medications, antibiotics and anesthesia into your body. They punched 5 holes in your body, moved all your inner body parts around, shoved a tube down your throat, took an electric scalpel and burned away excess fat and tissue wrapped around your upper stomach, then wrapped a plastic strap around your stomach, stitched it in place with 5-6 sutures bringing your lower stomach up and over the band and then snaked a tube out of your body and then sewed another plastic piece to the muscle tissue on your rib cage.

Now, thinking about all that has been done to your body, you're doing quite well aren't you? But yes, you should call your doctor.

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Yes this is correct!!

Walk, walk, and walk more. This is what my doctor and bariatric coordinator told me. It not only helps with circulation, it helps move all of the gas out, helps to get the fluid moving, helps prevent blood clots, and speeds up healing. Even if you don't feel like it, walk. Even if it's for five-ten minutes then sit for an hour and walk another five-ten minutes. Walk every hour. This was very helpful for me. I am lazy and whiney and when the doctor said this, it made me get myself up to do it. I'm very glad that I did. Of course, any shortness of breath, call the doctor. Always be on safe side if in doubt. But, 2muchfun is right, your body has been through a lot. My doctor had me watch a vidoe of the procedure first. It really is invasive and I was surprised at how much pain I had the first week. But just drink plenty of fluids. Walk. Focus on healing right now. Call the doctor when unsure. There is a lot of good information on here. BUT, do not believe everything you read on the internet.... LOL

I had a bronchial spasm when I was coming out of anestecia (spelling??). I panicked but was fine after a little bit. My throat did hurt though. Check out my lap band blog. Www.biscuitsandexcuses.blogspot.com