Hi everyone... well I made it. I was banded on the 9th and man I am still sore. I had to stay in the hospital for 2 days because it was just too painful to walk and I was coughing up a lot of phlegm. But I finally got to come home at 6pm last night.

I am not experiencing the pain the shoulders like others from what I assume is gas in my stomach. I randomly get this sharp pain right below my sternum & below my port cut and it feels like a fist pushing it's way out. I am guessing this is the gas that others have spoken about. But lucky me I am getting it in my stomach. Also, the cut above my belly button is swollen so it looks funny when I stand up. It sticks out where the incision appears to stick in (I'll have hubby take a pic and post it in the picture area later tonight or tomorrow). I still have to hold my stomach with a pillow when I get up to walk because it feels like everything is falling out.

I guess I am a little disappointed because I expected to rebound faster than this. Did it take anyone else this long to rebound? Tomorrow at 1pm will be day 4 and there is no way I would be ready for work on Monday like others said they were. I will be lucky to go back by Wednesday.

Here's to the new journey.... excuse me I need to go take some more pain meds. :-)

Kitty

The rolling wasn't overly comfortable.. I'd hold my incisions and kind of tuck a little of the pillow underneath that side and then ease down. Once I got settled it was heaven!

I don't know how I missed reading this site yesterday when I was beating myself up thinking I was a baby because I had to call the doctor's office for more pain meds. I am still having lots of pain at the port area, which has been the most troubling for me from the beginning. It is a better today, but still lets me know I did something to myself! Otherwise, no complaints. I am glad I did it! AND, so glad not to have any nausea and so far no shoulder pain. I am sure that a week from now this will all be just a memory and we will be on our way to "wonderland"!:youcandothis:

OK... so I tried your advice and was able to sleep partially on my side last night for about 3 hours!! Thank you so much!!!! Nice to not sleep on my stomach.

Kitty

Hang in there Devera... I know what you are going thru and the Port Site is the problem child for me as well. Everyone says it gets better so we will be able to testify if what they say is true... :-)

Actually, today is better than yesterday for the pain while walking. I can walk almost completely without holding my stomach so I guess "this too shall pass".

Kitty

I had surgery on the 8th -- don't despair things will get better -- everyday that passes you will feel notice you're on your way -- my best advice stay positive and be gentle with yourself.... but I definately would have the blister checked out..that could turn into a dangerous situation....