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.

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!)

I totally second that advice! Also I have been walking around in lose fitting pj bottoms! (Yup outside and everything!) My neighbor thought I was having a baby Just be comfortable; that is the bottom line.

Holly your so right! I couldn't wait to get home and take my bra off! Sorry Guys! I haven't owned a non-wire bra in years so I'm going to have to buy at least one to get me through this next week or so.

I don't know about anyone else but my incisions all seem to be right under The Girls except one in the middle of my belly.

Here's a funny - doctor couldn't find 5th incision b/c my girls had it hidden! Peek-A-Boo! :eyebrows: Heck I thought I only had 4 too until Surgeon came to check on me.

Take EXTRA stretchy clothes to come home in. I packed a skirt that was really loose thinking I'd wear it home and it barely fit around my stomach after surgery. I looked 20 months pregnant yesterday!

Hi everyone... well here I am on the other side...My op went pretty well. Yes there was pain when I first tried to get out of bed - but after that I hit the drugs and just made sure I kept taking them. So I can't really say I've had a lot of pain as I kept it masked. I am however very very sleepy.

There is one problem I am experiencing which is feeling like I have to pee but finding it very difficult to actually get it out :eyebrows: - I'm putting this down to the drugs. Is there anyone else out there with a similar experience - love to hear from you.

Thanks

Christine