hi everyone this is all new to me,I got banded 2/12/07 . I still have some pain,but bearable enough.Anyone know how long it takes to not feel pain,soreness?I am a hairstylist and stand with my arms in the air for about 8-10 hrs a day,jut wondering when work will be comfortable again.I look forward to talking with lots of really cool people.

Hello there! I was also banded on February 12! I still have a little bit of pain on the incision where my port is and after I have been sitting for a bit I have some pain when I stand up. But all in all I am doing much better and I am very excited about this new life journey.

Congratulations to you!

Welcome to LBT, E Mara and congratulations on your banding.

Hi E Mara and welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery! As far as the pain and soreness goes, it's different for everyone, and also depends on what you are doing. I was banded 13 days before you and I am no longer sore. Give it time. You just had surgery. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Welcome...

I was banded on 2/13. I'm getting better and better everyday. Wanted to let you know, there's a great thread created for Feb 2007 bandster. Feel free to check it out.

I don't have a surgery date yet, but I was wondering about when you can go back to work. I am a secretary, so basically I sit all day. I was wondering if being off work a week and then going back was unrealistic.

I was off for a week, and I have a desk job as well. I did ok my first day back, just had some back pain, just stiff from being in the same position all day, and had to get up and walk around periodically to relieve some residual gas pains. After that, though, I did just fine at work, no problems!

I would recommend taking a lumbar pillow or other small pillow to put in your chair to lean on, and maybe some liquid tylenol in case you are still sore. Beyond that, you should be ok.

Good luck in your journey!

my pain lasted for like 2 days but walk as much as possible it helps. After the 3rd day I didn't even take any pain meds. And now I feel totaly normal

Hi!! I am going for my evaluation today. I am so tired of the yo-yoing. I hope they approve my surgery and set it up soon. I know it is going to be a long road but I am ready to take a positive step.............

I don't have a surgery date yet, but I was wondering about when you can go back to work. I am a secretary, so basically I sit all day. I was wondering if being off work a week and then going back was unrealistic.

I had surgery in Mexico on Friday Feb 9th and was back at work on Monday the 12th. I sit down for my job so it wasn't a big deal except where my bra rubbed the incision. Wear a comfortable bra after surgery like a sport bra. The underwire can rub one of the incisions.

I felt great the day after my surgery. My sister and I went shopping for a few hours in Mexico. Walking really helps with gas. I never got the gas pains in my shoulder and I feel that the walking really helped with that.

Good luck to you!

Given you are on your feet all day I would give it a couple more weeks before you feel optimal health. Best of luck to you.

my doc said...... desk job should be ok a few days after but for a labor intensive job (Like yours) give it two weeks, and definately don't lift more than 20 lbs for AT LEASE two weeks.

Thank you everyone for the input .now 1 week out of surgery and feeling much better.I happen to have the worst time with my protein ,but my nutritionist gave me a recipe for a homemade shake that tastes great and has 29 grams of protein here it is: 3/4 cup egg beaters,1 cup skim plus milk,1 teaspoon vanilla extract,2 packs artificial sweetener,ice . Put in a blender and mix.This takes a while to drink,but it really is good.

That sounds good! I'll have to try it!