I had my lap band surgery on 12/4 so I am 2 weeks post op tomorrow. I am still in so much pain. Gas didn't bother me at all but the abdominal pain is a killer. It's a sharp pain that feels like pulling/burning every time i stand up. I still can't sleep on my stomach and can't roll over in bed. I know a lot of people have a pulling feeling from their port but my ports on the right side. I've had surgery before and I jut can't believe that I'm still in pain after two weeks. How long did you have pain for?

What does your surgeon say??

By two weeks I was already back to normal, if I could remember correctly.

You are healing! are you doing too much, possibly too little! If you are not walking, or moving at all, you need to do it! But, if you are vacuuming, carrying heavy things, then you are doing too much. sleeping on the side will eventually come, try using a pillow. Best wishes, Karen..aka...kll724

its major surgery, so there is going to be pain...as karen said, we are healing. HOWEVER, if you are in pain, or concerned and it seems you are, please call your doctor and let them know and advise you to be safe.

hang in there.

I was in agony for 4 weeks. I thought something was wrong but it was just a longer healing process, everybodys different. Hang in there hun x

The worst part for me was the gas pain in my shoulders. But by day 5 I was back to normal doing light cleaning around the house. But everyone is different. I had my gallbladder taken out 2 weeks ago and I took 1 pain pill post op, and never had any pain at all. But everyone is different, I'd call your doctor if you're in that much pain still. Everyday you should at least see small amounts of improvement, especially 2 weeks out. Best wishes

Thanks for all the replies! I guess I'm still healing and everyone's different. My 2 week post op appointment is tomorrow so I'll see what the surgeon says. I guess I was just shocked at how long it's taking because when I got my appendix out I was fine in 5 days and this is taking much longer. I do walk around a lot and even went to the store with my mom but still in pain. I appreciate all of your help! I'll update when I get back from appointment tomorrow