June 27, 200719 yr I was wondering how long after surgery before they start. I was banded yesterday and I haven't had any yet. Am I lucky or do they start later?:kiss2:Debbie
June 27, 200719 yr Hi gbasilio, I was banded last Wednesday 5/20. I was like you, I really had very little pain the first day or so, in fact I did so well I didn't even have to spend the night in the hospital. My surgery was at 7:00am and I was home by 7:00pm. I was home for about 48 hours when I started to feel the gas....I couldn't believe it, I thought I was going to breeze through this :confused:) I didn't get the shoulder and neck pain gas, but boy I sure did get the mid section kind. It was tough going for a day or two. It is now 1 week to the day of my banding and I feel GREAT! I went to the Dr. yesterday and am down 13lbs in two weeks ) that's including a week of pre-op liquids too. I'm not really even that hungry. Let us know how you're doing. I do have one issue that I haven't seen anyone mention; I keep belching these big long deep burps. Nothing comes up at all, it's just a ton of air. Has anyone else experienced this and how long will it go on? Good luck to you all out there. Omaha, NE (Dr. White) Age 55 Starting BMI 39 5'4"
I was wondering how long after surgery before they start. I was banded yesterday and I haven't had any yet. Am I lucky or do they start later?:kiss2:Debbie