My lapband surgery was on Monday, March 12, by Dr. Bertha in NJ. I had a bit of shoulder discomfort, nothing unbearable. What really hurts is the port. I feel like I have a cat claw stuck to my diaphram muscle, and it's continuously pulling on it. The ice pack realllllllyyyyyyy helps! I think the worst is now gone and the port will get better and better as days go by...I can't wait to fully start my new journey. This is going to be such a wonderful adventure!!! :clap2:

Congrats, keep up the great work!

Hi Purple monkey!

They ar great docs, you will do just fine. As for your question, ICE PACKS!!! Not only have they halped with the swelling but also numbs he area and reduces the pai tremendously. Even a shower with colder Water rather than warmer has helped soothe the area. On the 4th and 5th day I could feel the "battle wounds" healing because they started to "tickle" or itch. That's when you know there are scabs starting to form, and the ice packs have also helped with that, because it justs numbs it.

Hope this helps!

Good Luck!!