Banded 1/31

cabux · February 23, 2007

Some how I missed that I would be having the shoulder pain. Yep, it hurt, worse that the band insisions. Dr. Kelly said to keep on top of your pain meds. My pain was in upper left, so lying on my right side with my left arm stretched over my head seemed to help. Also, sitting upright and not leaning against the back of the bed. It took about 6 days for my to really go away. It seemed like the area got smaller, even though pain was at same level. Hope you do well.

Cheryl

mfw1941 · February 24, 2007

Hello out there, I have a question.. Does anyone know how long the left should pain lasts ? I am in the process of getting banded & your all scaring me more w/ the shoulder pain rather than the food issues..

My shoulder pain lasted about 7-8 days. It was the worst from day 3-6. After that it would come back if I ate more than my stomach wanted me to. I would get this, "OK that is enough" feeling and if I did not listen to it, I would pay with about an hour of left shoulder pain.

I am in my 4th week and with the swelling gone am in "bandster hell" waiting for my first fill. Most of the time, using sheer will power to control my eating. Just like being back on a diet except that this time I don't mind it so much because I know that what I lose will stay gone once I get my fill to the right level.

Even though right now is a struggle, I am still optimistic and excited.

mfw1941 · February 24, 2007

Hi everyone ! I am 65 and currently going thru the steps to be banded. I have some questions especially of Carolyn (Ohioraintreeacres) . She is the one closest to my age. I just wondered how you are doing ? I am also going to Dr. Schumacher at Kettering Bariatrics and really like both him and his whole staff. Have you gone to a support meeting yet? I understand that they are very helpful. If anyone else here is close to my age please let me know how things went with you and if you have any regrets. Thanks in advance for the help ! Anne

Hi Anne,

A little delayed in responding to your post, but just saw it today. I had my surgery the day after my 66th birthday. I did great. It took me about 10 days to really feel close to normal again, but from reading a lot of the posts on here, many people much younger take that long and longer. I really think it is very individual and that had I done this at a younger age I might have bounced back a little sooner. But I really believe it was worth it. I believe that I will probably lose the weight a little more slowly than those that are younger, but that will probably be better for my skin. I am mostly excited about what the weight loss will do for my health and my ability to be active and not have to "slow down" due to my age. At least it will no longer be my weight that is holding me back.