Hello guys, I'm new to this site. I had lap band surgery on 6/25/07. I am having a rough time. Keep in mind I am allways a possitive person..Day of surgery scared to death, surgery went great , stayed overnight. In the hospital every time I got up I threw up or felt like it. So I received meds to help.arived home and felt O.K from there it's been rough.Tired most of the time, in the middle of my chest feels like a brick is there, can't eat much at all and trying really hard to get in all my protein. Having muscle cramp right where the port is, heavy feeling is in my chest as well. Please tell me someone that it will get better. :help:

Bodies are different.

Yes I do think it will be better.

Did you have surgery 6/25/07?

edie

Hee-hee Thanks Yes I Mean 6/25/07.

Hi Too Much, I had surgery on 6/28 and am also having a tough time. I am so bloated, I walk around with my panys below my belly...I try to lay down..but am not comfortable. I burp 5-10 burps at a time that kind of hurt. All ,y friends breezed through this..leave it to me. I was soooo discouraged today. I hope it gets better......:phanvan

I had my surgery 6/25 as well. Felt the same, but am definitely improving. I'm still wondering if I did the right thing...and I really wish that feeling would go away. My adult children look at me and ask why I'm starving myself. I try to explain all the particulars, such as this being the postop stage, and I will gradually begin to eat normal food again, and all the health benefits long term. The look of suspicion never leaves their eyes. I think if they had it their way, they'd admit me to the hospital tonight and tell the Doc remove it. But as for the physical aspects, things do improve..day by day. I can actually move around just about normally, and last night good actually sleep on my side. Good Luck to us all!!!

I really just didn't expect to feel this bad. I am not one to lay down, especially with a 7 year old, but dang, my belly is huge..... and it really is uncomfortable. ((and YES..i would like some cheese with my whine))!!

I was very uncomfortable for the first few days, but now I am feeling great. Except for the hunger. I was able to drive 200+ miles yesterday for an interview and today spent the day tooling around with my fiance. If you hang in there for a few more days, it will get better

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on 6/28/2007. The first night was pretty miserable especially when I had to get up out of bed. I asked myself why would I do this on purpose?! Friday was better once I got home. I told the doc I was too sick to be in the hospital, the beds are horrid and my back hurt so bad. Saturday was good, went to a wedding, as was Sunday (Church)and Monday went shopping. Today, however, is a different story, I have a brick in my chest too and it aches. and I am sure there is a burp stuck. I think I overdid it these past few days. I don't want to go to bed but there comes a time when sleep is recuperative, maybe.

Regarding the protien, I ordered the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and it isn't that bad. My Doc's PA said to go easy on the protien this first week. So I have been drinking Kellogs k2go or something like that. That burp hurts, it's here again and I am not real happy.

BTY, when I saw my doctor the day after surgery, I looked him in the eye and said " I forgot to tell you, I wanted the surgery that DIDN'T hurt" He just stared at me for a few seconds with a look of surprise on his face, then smiled and said "Yeah, you did!" and started laughing. I was glad somebody was laughing! Cause it ain't me today!

***2 more days till full liquids, YUM!***

Hey, I just thought of something else! If those of us banded around the 28th all have that brick and those burps, we must be NORMAL!!!

We are doing just fine!! Right?!

Good heavens! I'm not banded but trying to get there (jumping insurance hurdles at the moment). Ya'll are really scaring me. IF you had the choice, would you get the lapband again?

I just want to welcome you all to band land. I want all of you to know that you are all normal and those of you that can burp consider yourselves lucky, it was the one thing I wish I could've done more of. You should be feeling better any day now. Remember to walk a lot and drink as much of your protein shake as possible, it's okay if you can't drink the whole can at one time. I am just getting to the point about 2 days ago where I can actually drink the whole shake. The more time that passes the more you will be able to drink. Keep in mind that you will have the ability to eat more when your swelling goes down before you actually have your first fill, but try not to over eat as that may make you gain weight. Think healthy. You all seem to be progressing well, keep us posted....:clap2:

Ask Me In A Week Or So. If The Problems Go Away Yes, I Know The Band Can Be A Wonderful Tool. If Problems Continue Then Heck No. I Have Learned A Valuable Lesson..........

To Love My Self No Matter What Kind Of Shell I Have.

Each Day Is Improving So I Have High Hopes..............

I told my family that if they hear a loud noise it's probably me exploding. I know it will feel better...but right now I am pretty miserable. It is nice to know i am not the only one feeling this way. I had pureed chicked with gravy tonight. It tasted pretty good...i ate about 3 ounces,,,,i just couldn't look at it (yuck).....

hi all

I was banded on the 29th june so I am six days out now. I was feeling great and now i also have hit a brick wall. brick in my chest and feel terrible bloated stomach. I hope I am normal. I have a post op appointment in 3.30 friday so I hope all is ok.

i WAS SOOO BLOATED and miserable I called the nurse. She said to get gas-x and take it 4 times a day. I know that won't help much with the inside air...but it sure has reduced trhe burps. I am about 50% less bloated today than i have been. I feel more relief..but the hunger is getting to me. I licked the mayo off of a knife when i made my daughters sandwich and it was all i could do from taking a big ol bite out of it. ....but....i do feel better..and a little scared..i want to feel GOOD not just better. ..that and a cheeseburger (haha)..the gas-x helped but not totally. What i found encouraging today is looking at the before and after pics on this web site. It really gave me a boost today. I hope i can post my pic there in a few months! So, if you are new and not banded yet, dont be scared, learn from this. I really thought I would have very minimal problems like my friend..this is an operation, and you have to go into it with both eyes opened.

i had my surgery on 06/27 and one week later i was down 15 pounds and feeling like a champ. as of the beganing of week two, i still havent had a fill and i can tell it. i dont get all that hungry, but the liquids dont fill me up like i think they should. dont tell my doc, but i've even tried a little solids with no trouble at all. i just chew it until it swallows itself.hehe i'm still not straining myself just for safe measure, but i feel great. except for the dragon breath and they say that should go away. it better!!!