Have any of you been in so much pain that you feel like you are taking too much meds? I have to take the Lortab Elixir every 2-2.5 hours. Before the surgery, I would take Hydrocodone for migranes or back pain. So I do probably have a bit of resistance built up. Would it be normal to need a bit more than what is prescribed or I am just a wimp?

I had my gallbladder removed in September and usually I am very tough regarding pain but I just couldn't get enough of the pain med. I was in the ER twice with the pain and to the doctor several times during the week following and they couldn't find what was causing the extreme pain. Finally, a week and a day after the surgery, I got sick of it and decided to try it without the pain meds (they didn't seem to be helping anyway and I was having trouble getting a good breath while on them) and within 5 hours, I had no more pain. I must have been having some type of weird reaction to the pain medication (I believe it was Tylox and another one that I don't off hand remember the name of). So, if I ever am able to get the band, it is little or no pain meds for me!! Hope things get better for you soon!!

Thank you. I had the surgery yesterday morning and last night was terrible. I do have a bit less pain today, but I am still tanked on the meds. I talked with my aunt today who had the surgery last June and she did not have any pains at all. I wish that could have been my situation. I was in pain once I awoke in recovery. It was terrible. Today is better than yesterday and I am sure tomorrow will be better than today. Thanks again and good luck on you getting the band.