So yesterday I finally got my lapband after trying for 4 years. It's still hasn't quite hit me that I've actually got it, but the pain now reminds me. Thankfully it's not as bad as I thought, but it's very uncomfortable. I have no desire to eat though. Is that normal? I had nothing but water yesterday and still don't have an appetite. I don't feel sick, just not hungry(which is kind of nice.). Does anyone have advice on how to stay comfortable once the anesthesia wears off and the pain is more intense? Thank you everyone for being so encouraging.

I didn't get hungry until day 7' date=' which was great. Enjoy not being hungry and stay hydrated and walk as your stomach heals. Keep taking your meds as needed. Congrats on your band. :-)[/quote']

That's great to know! I love being able to say "I'm not hungry!". Lol. I've been drinking plenty of Water, I just have trouble getting up so often to go to the restroom. So I'm definitely getting my workout. Lol. Thank you!

Good luck! It'll be nice to have someone who is going through it the same time as me! I hope it goes well and you get plenty of rest!

Well day after surgery. Feeling pretty good. I had one minor complication during surgery but all is good. Has anyone else had a problem getting the 60 grams of protien down the first week?

I got my band yesterday congrats to u ! I'm super sore and don't want to eat either

Well day after surgery. Feeling pretty good. I had one minor complication during surgery but all is good. Has anyone else had a problem getting the 60 grams of protien down the first week?

I have. I had surgery Thursday and can only take a couple sips of chicken broth and only a few sips of my Protein shake. I just have no desire to eat. I hope you're feeling better!

I got my band yesterday congrats to u ! I'm super sore and don't want to eat either

Congrats on your band! I'm very sore,too. So I take my pain meds like clockwork so it will make me sleep and I don't have to feel the discomfort. Hopefully we won't be as sore in a couple days!

Congrats on your band! I'm very sore' date='too. So I take my pain meds like clockwork so it will make me sleep and I don't have to feel the discomfort. Hopefully we won't be as sore in a couple days![/quote']

The pain medication does not work for me and today is def a lot better hope ur doing good

The pain medication does not work for me and today is def a lot better hope ur doing good

Well the first few days were great! But now I'm so nauseous and I have this pain in my chest like something is stuck. I just wish it would go away

Try some gas-X, might help a bit. It will only help with the gas that you have absorbed back up already.

Try some gas-X' date=' might help a bit. It will only help with the gas that you have absorbed back up already.[/quote']

I've tried gas-x but I think it's the carbon dioxide used in surgery. Thankfully this morning it hasn't been so bad except when I drink something. It's just so miserable. :-/

I had my band put in yesterday and got home from the hospital mid afternoon yesterday, so I have been home about 30 hours, so far so good. There has been pain for sure, but it seems to be more pressure from the gas than anything. Trying to get in enough Protein will be a challenge when post op instructions are to only drink a few ounces per hour, and you also need to drink Water to stay hydrated. Sipping a little Powerade Zero for variety. Biggest discomfort is getting out of bed, when I try to stand it feels like I have gone a few rounds with Rocky, who always went after his opponent's abdomens. :-). Once I have been up and walking, it gets better.

I am sure that, as others have indicated they experienced, I may hit a wall. But so far it has not been bad. I hope it continues!

I'm a week post-op and just today felt hungry for the first time. I didn't even come close to getting my protein in last week but I walked, stayed hydrated, and feel just fine! I'll focus more on nutrition this week!!

Hello there

It looks like we had the LBS at the same time

I am having the gas pressure also, Gasex tablet really helped me with that (you have to chew them into powder & have some water with them)..

I stopped taking the pain meds since this morning & planning to take as little as possible (as pain meds make your bowel really lazy)..

I am also walking as much as possible as walking is not as painful as getting up, laying down, etc.. & it helps with the gases..

I wish you [we ] get better soon..

Keep in touch..

FJ

My reply is to twohoos

Thanks, firasjs, nice to know someone is in the same place I am with post op! I too stopped taking pain meds this morning, did not feel I really needed them, so we'll see how that goes. Coughing a little more today with a little mucus, but even that does not hurt as much as I thought it might, I think it hurts my wife more watching me cough as she assumes it must be painful!. Gas also seems to be going down, my tummy looked like a Buddha statue when I first got home. Taking my vitamins, trying to get in my protein via protein shakes and Isopure clear protein and staying hydrated. Nothing discouraging so far. For those considering or planning the procedure, I have experienced nothing discouraging yet.

For me gas pain is THE WORSE!