Hi Everyone, I was just banded on Feb 7th and I have to tell you I am still in pain. My shoulder feels pinched all the time and when I sleep everything tightens up so my husband has to help me sit up in the morning or I can't move. Anyone else feel this much pain? When can I expect it to go away? I also don't know if I am hungry half the time, am I hungry or is that pain? If I am hungry what should I eat and if I am not hungry will I hurt something if I eat? As you can see I am a bit befuddled, I don't do pain well!!:thumbup:

my doc told me to expect shoulder pain. the gas they pump into your stomach to give them room to work has to work its way out. get yourself some gas-x and when you feel that pain, get up and walk around. the new bandster moto: walk walk walk! sip sip sip!

as far as what to eat --- i'm sure your doc gave you strict instructions on what is allowed this early on. follow that!!! for me, it was Protein Shakes and jello! :thumbup: till mushies, which you can find a lot more interesting recipes to play with! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

btw, i know the BIGGEST group of losers in all of idaho!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha - you must go here: http://band2gether.net/index.php?referrerid=370

i'd say there are at least 20 ID bandsters and they get together all the time. i'm so envious that i am not closer to be a part of all the fun! my screen name is the same over there as it is here... and i post MUCH more frequently there. check it out!!! when you do, be sure to pop by and say hi! :eek:

Oh, I remember that pain. Actually, for the first week, I slept in a recliner and found that to really help with the pain from trying to go from sitting to an upright position. I also used a heating pad on my tummy and that helped a lot.