I am still pretty uncomfortable. It was hard to sleep last night because we don't have a recliner. I was propped up in bed but wasn't very comfortable. I was pretty nauseated after surgery and was heaving a bit, which made me more sore. During my procedure they noticed I had a hernia so the doctor repaired that too. I don't know if that is why I'm still hurting so much.

I am having bad gas pains. I would feel them as soon as I woke up in recovery. It is still hard for me to take full deep breaths. It just kills my chest and shoulders. I've had the heating pad on my back most of the day and ice on my incisions.

Today I've had a Protein drink and some broth and Water. Nothing too exciting! I've been sleeping a lot. I'm still sort of out of it so I will post more later.

I hope you feel better! I am getting mine on the 19th. My thoughts are with you!

good to hear all is well, well, as well as can be after surgery...lol. get to feeling better and keep us posted!

i'm getting banded monday, the 7th everyday you'll feel a little better and a little better best wishes. looking for banster friends hope to keep in touch.amber

Hang in there. Everyone says it gets better! Thank you for posting so quickly, I go in Friday morning the 5th!

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep us posted.

<p>Hey MistyDTX! I was also banded yesterday. We'll have to swap surgery stories sometime. Good luck on the rest of your journey</p>

Great to hear from you...keep the info coming in on how you are doing. You are leading the way for the rest of the October bandsters. Feel better!!!!

I really enjoy reading the posts, but every time I read about someone having a rough time it worries me. When I don't read them for a few days I feel really optimistic about the surgery. (mine is on Oct 16th). I guess its because I had a laproscopic gall bladder surgery 3 years ago and a hernia repair this past January with absolutely no pain or gas issues.

My Dr says the Lap Band should be much like the gall bladder and probably I won't have any problems, but then I read about all the gas and pain and I get worried again.

Has anyone had this surgery without a lot of pain and gas ?

Judy

i was banded the day before you, and i also found/find sleeping to be difficult. i don't have a recliner either. i actually feel less pain when sitting upright, as opposed to laying down. the worst pain for me is trying to sit up from a sleeping position...ugh!

fortunately for me, i have not experienced any nausea. i am drinking just fine. i do however have gas! it was up behind my left breast last night and today...and quite excruciating. but i'm feeling better at the moment...so relief does come!

hang in there. hope you get past the sleepless nights soon!

Dear MistyDTX,

I'am sorry you are uncomfortable, but this too shall pass, I was so glad to see your post, I actually logged on so i could check on you, My day is Tues Oct 9th with Dr. Carter. I will be praying for your relief and outstanding weight loss....CONGRATS!!!!!!

Wow you guys, can you believe it's finally happening? Now MistyDTX, sbee, and catnip_addict are already done. I'm thinking of you all, and will bow my head tonight and say a prayer for you all. I also see I have some new names to add to the TENacousTENS list, so I'll get to working on that! Keep posting about your post-op experiences, the good/bad/ugly because we're all here for you!

I truly appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers. I feel better than I did when I posted earlier. I am still feeling the gas pain in my left shoulder. I've been walking in the house but I guess it hasn't worked it's way out yet.

I took a shower this afternoon and felt much better after. I am not nauseous anymore at all. Today I had 2 Boost shakes, some broth and Water. I highly suggest having cough drops on hand when you get home. My throat hurt really bad and I probably wouldn't have made it without them!

I've napped a lot today. I finally was able to get comfortable and get some rest. God bless my DH, he's been the best through all of this. Our phones have an intercom and if I need anything I just give him a buzz and he's always right there. It has been hard not being able to hold my DD. She's 15 months old and I think this may be the hardest part of it for me. My discharge papers said no lifting or carrying for 6 weeks...there's no way I will be able to go that long without holding her!

Good luck to everyone and I'll keep you posted!

I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better in second post. My surgery is the 9th and hopefully I am posting on the same day. One thing I did notice and was wondering, you drank Boost - doesn't your doc required clear liquids for at least 3 days? Our protein drinks are liquid like cough syrup. Just an interesting observation for me, there are so many differences in the pre-op and post op diets. I hope you sleep well tonight and we will keep you in our prayers. Wish you continue success in your road to better health!

At my support group, a recently banded woman gave a useful tip: get yourself some sports bras, because underwires are REALLY uncomfortable right after surgery. (sorry guys, this ain't for you!)

Welcome to all the new bandsters!!....and soon to bes also. Donna