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Hi everyone! I had my op 4 days ago. Still sore around scars and getting trapped wind pain. Trying to take short walks but finding it a bit of a struggle. Just wondering how everyone else felt pain-wise and what pain meds worked best for you? Also how did starting exercise go?

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Good Luck! I'm surprised to see new lapbands being installed with how *EVERYONE* is moving away from them!

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Maybe in the US but in the UK this isn't the case. Also I wasn't eligible for a sleeve as I'm at the lower end of the BMI scale. I do have a friend who had the sleeve done and it's worked miracles - he looks great and is so much more healthy! I just want to get to a healthy place (inside and out!) Thanks for the good wishes [emoji4]

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Hi everyone! I had my op 4 days ago. Still sore around scars and getting trapped wind pain. Trying to take short walks but finding it a bit of a struggle. Just wondering how everyone else felt pain-wise and what pain meds worked best for you? Also how did starting exercise go?
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Congratulations!!Had my surgery yesterday, today I feeling a bit more sore today on pretty much my whole abdominal area seem to be more muscular soreness. Not problem walking just very slow. Just keep Walking,sipping and breathing. You are doing amazing! keep up the great work.

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Congratulations!!Had my surgery yesterday, today I feeling a bit more sore today on pretty much my whole abdominal area seem to be more muscular soreness. Not problem walking just very slow. Just keep Walking,sipping and breathing. You are doing amazing! keep up the great work.

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Glad I'm not the only one walking slowly! Thank you for the encouragement! Yeah mine is muscular soreness too. Keep reminding myself to move about and it will get easier. Best wishes with your recovery & change of lifestyle! Xxx

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Remember Every Day- Every Way - you will get better and better!

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Congrats to you!! I had sleeve done 2 weeks ago, I was given tylenol with codeine but only used it for two days after I as the pain was not that bad after I left the hospital. It's hard to say what would work for you pain, everyone's tolerance is different. Maybe try otc tylenol and if that doesn't work ask your surgeon if they could give you something.

My brother had band surgery years ago. I won't say the band failed him but rather he failed the band. His will power was not strong and very soon after having it he gave into temptation and started back on old bad habits. He even went back in a few years later and had it readjusted. Still he failed it. He's lost some weight in the last year or so and has been talking about having a sleeve done.

Best of luck to you on reaching your healthy place!!!!

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