I am on my 4th day post op and am still experiencing some pain and discomfort. Mainly on my left side of my stomach, right around my belly button, it feels like it is something pulling...it also feels a little numb when i touch it. Getting up and down is still a bit of a problem. Still hurts and feels like I'm gonna tear my stitches out. Did anyone else experience this? How long before it goes away?

Yes, I had that too. It was explained to me that the feeling/pain was from where they attached the port and it will go away. Mine took around a full week. During that time i made sure not to sleep on mu stomach and now have got used to sleeping on my back. Give it a little time and the pains/discomfort will disappear......Dave

*Lily's Mom*, On a scale of 1-10 how painful is the surgery (still waiting on my approval) Please do not get discouraged it will all be worth it.

*Dave* I just noticed your ticker..... You have done fantastic!! I bet you feel wonderful.

Chaca, Thanks and yes, I feel great. I am very happy with my results. Its been a lot of miles of walking and days/nights spent in my gym. But the change has made it all worth it. Congrats on your upcoming band date. The pain from surgery was minimal, maybe a 3. Mine took a long time due to scar tissue in the way from previous abdominal surgery. 4 hrs in the operating room instead of 45 minutes. I was up and walking the stores ( slowly) the day after surgery.

Oh I hope I can sail through easily , I am so excited to get this show on the road. I did not realize that the whole process would take so long. I have my first appt with the surgeon on the Jan.11 then the mental evaluation. on the 15 do you know how long it takes from there? I have Anthem BC/BS

The surgery itself was not that painful. I slept the first day I got home. The next day I was up and at Walmart...LOL. I have went somewhere everyday since. I was sent home with an on-Q pain pump filled with marcaine that kept my incisions numb, and just took that out Saturday. I would say the highest my pain got was a 4. I've just had mainly discomfort from the pulling feeling. I've lost 20 pounds already, and that is counting my four days of liquids before the surgery I think it is a great decision, especially since I've probably lost and gained over 200 pounds in five years. I think I started the whole process in August, but I have different insurance than you. I hope it goes fast for you;) Keep me updated on how yours goes. I have not felt hungry at all either, that is a big change for me!!!

Everyone's different so some people spring up feeling better pretty fast while others take longer. I felt horrible for over a week after surgery.

lilysmom ... I felt just like you! I was so discouraged at about 4 days post op because I'd come here and read about people going back to work, when I was having a hard time getting out of bed!! BUT! Then day 5 came. :rose: Oh, happy day 5. :rose: And then day 6 was even better. Day 7 I was able to (slowly) get back to something of a normal routine. Today is day 8. I still get up slowly and feel that pulling pain when I sit up from bed. I still walk slowly and still can't stand up 100% straight all the time, but for the most part, I feel good. I can't believe mine has been a week.

Oh my God!!! I had my surgury on 12/20 and I have the same problems but, I also have lots of air/gas in me that hurts like hell.

I'm not feeling too well today. It's almost like flu symptoms. I'm freezing, then sweating. Still sore from surgery, but the thought of putting anything into my belly makes me feel sick. I'm afraid that I haven't eaten enough, I'm down almost 10 lbs. since Thursday and I know I haven't had enough water. I'm hoping that tomorrow is better. I sipped a protein shake, but it almost makes me sick.

Suzannety....i sure hope you feel better soon. I can't even imagine having flu like symptoms now. I am on day 3 post op and am still struggling with the hunger and gas pains.

Suzannety

I had my surgery 12/12. It wasnt till post op day 4 that I left the house. Day 5 felt much better, now 12 days out feel completely normal. Hang in there, it will get better.

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Today is day 7 for me! I am down 15 lbs! YAY!!! I am still really sore! I don't like to bend or squat it pulls and BURNS where the port is. It appears everyones port is on the left. Mine is on the right?!?!?! Does anyone have theirs on the right?? I had a half of a deviled egg today! Dear LORD that was TOO MUCH! So I will stick with the protein shake tomorrow! I am able to drink quite a bit but I am sure that will change when I get my first fill! You guys have a great HOLIDAY! And a SPEEDY recovery!!!!!

I am a 58 year old (young) lady that had lap-banding on 12/18/2007 with 60 pounds to loose. To date, I have lost 5-pounds but do have the discomfort from the port under my left breast and am very gassy. I do not know how long the gas will last but hopfully when it is gone I will be more comefortable.

I'm not feeling too well today. It's almost like flu symptoms. I'm freezing, then sweating. Still sore from surgery, but the thought of putting anything into my belly makes me feel sick. I'm afraid that I haven't eaten enough, I'm down almost 10 lbs. since Thursday and I know I haven't had enough Water. I'm hoping that tomorrow is better. I sipped a Protein shake, but it almost makes me sick.

Oh sweetie, I had the same problem. I called because I was running a little fever and she asked me about my incisions and asked me about my cough and said that it sounded like I was a little sick, but not related to the surgery. For me it only lasted a couple of days, but the chills then sweating were very uncomfortable. It was worst in the evening.

Sending you hugs, and hoping you feel better as quickly as I did.

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I do feel better today. I'm really hankering to eat something though. Cream soup is going to get VERY old VERY quickly. It's been a rough week. My husband is scheduled to get his on Friday, but I think he may chicken out since I have really been kind of sick. I keep telling him to look past the first week and all will be fine.