<p><p>I got banded yesterday (9/26) and just got home from the hospital today. I am moving pretty slow and have pains that come and go. I assume that is the gas? So glad to find this site. It will be a great resource!</p></p>

Also - I stepped on the scale and gained 4 pounds while in the hospital!! I assume it is the result of the iv?? Did this happen to anybody else?

:clap2:I got banded 9/26 too!! I got to go home the same day though. The doc gave me pain pills so they've been helping with the incision pain. Good luck to you and me on our new weightloss adventures!:clap2:

Congratulations Lucylu and Wendy,

I'm hoping to be banded soon so will be interested to hear of your progress.

From what I understand the gas can cause pain and generally the port site has the most pain - probably because it has been attached to muscle.

I read on another thread here that someone gained 7lbs while in the hospital so you are not alone. But remember you have had major surgery and your body is recovering. In a few days you will probably start to lose all that weight and more - and then you will be on the downward slide to a healthy weight.

Thanks for the responses Wendy and Danna. Danna you are so right about the pain. Today the pain is definitely subsiding and I feel like I have more energy. I plan to take a nice long slow walk today. I know I shouldn't weigh myself every day but I can't help it. I have lost 2 pounds of the weight I gained. I know my weight gain couldn't have anything to do with the "food" I am drinking! So I will just keep a positive attitude.

Did your stomach growl like there is a wild animal inside of you?

Welcome to band land. Do not worry about the four pounds. probably the IV. You will lose soon enough. Nice to have you on board. Donna

hi all and welcome to the losing side

to help with the trapped wind try having peppermint cordial it really helps but have before food and not after as it isn't as effective on a full stomach

<p><p>I got banded yesterday (9/26) and just got home from the hospital today. I am moving pretty slow and have pains that come and go. I assume that is the gas? So glad to find this site. It will be a great resource!</p></p>

Also - I stepped on the scale and gained 4 pounds while in the hospital!! I assume it is the result of the iv?? Did this happen to anybody else?

Post-op weight gain is very common.

Congratulations on your surgery!:clap2: