Pain?

patty · March 2, 2005

Thanks to everybody for their support. As you know I got my band on Monday. How long before I can stand up without pain. You should see me shimmy to get off the couch. It's a pretty comical sight.

I know everyone is different but I was wondering when this pain will go away. (It doesnt hurt when I sit, only when I getup).

Thanks everyone!!

Patty

HarleyNana · March 2, 2005

Good Morning Patty,

I had very little pain, more discomfort than pain. You'll feel better before the end of the day. Second and third day are usually the worst then it's all down hill.

goodlife · March 2, 2005

Did they give you any sort of prescription for pain?? Or do you just take otc stuff like alleve or advil??

Penni60 · March 2, 2005

Patty: use a pillow to brace your belly when you get up. It helps tremendously. The third day is a little worse but it will get better.

blossom · March 2, 2005

You'll feel the soreness for at least a couple of weeks, but it gets better everyday. You should be able to get up easier in a few days.

patty · March 2, 2005

They gave me percocet, they make me really groggy. I got some Adult liquid tylenol yesterday, that helps.

I will use a pillow getting up.

Thanks for the tips!!!!!!!

Patty

Pippy · March 2, 2005

Glad your home safe and sound, I was in a lot of pain after my op like you say moving is the worst but each day I felt a bit better and by day 11 I felt like my old self again I couldn't believe how quickly I felt better,

Helenxx.

Zoe · March 2, 2005

It took me about a week to be able to get up normally. I almost wish I had a video of myself trying to get out of bed, flipping my feet to the edge of the mattress an inch at a time like a dying fish. I used a four-pronged cane to steady myself whenever I had to rise from a seated position.

The first three days are the worst; you should be feeling better in no time! Meanwhile, congratulations on getting your band.

Jammin & Losin · March 3, 2005

Congrats on getting your band i hope your feeling better soon.

DeniseG · March 3, 2005

I remember feeling the pain would never end!!! but, I had surgery on a Thursday and was back to work on Tuesday. I felt almost back to normal by about a week. I should have waited until then to go back to work, but, financially I felt I couldn't wait.

The reason it hurts getting up and down so much is you are using the stomach muscles that were just operated through, plus, your port was just attached in the area. If you have a high armed couch that you can sleep in and put your weight on it instead of your stomach, or do like I did. keep a broom with you or cane if you have one, and put your weight on it when you get up. I found a broom was my best friend for about 3-4 days

I hope I have been helpful

Denise

DeniseG · March 3, 2005

I forgot to mention too. Sometimes when the broom didn't help (well, actually before I figured it out,) I would slide my butt from the couch to the floor. Then, get on my knees (crawl position) and walk my way up by bracing myself on furniture (like a baby would do learning how to walk)

lapbander081004 · March 3, 2005

Wow I know everyone is different but I am amazed the wide range of difficulty everyone has had with getting around or pain.

I was fortunate to be up and walking an hour after getting out of recovery and walked the halls at least once an hour until I got released the next day. The only pain I had was from the gas they blow you up with. It settled behind my lungs and I was not able to lay down. They got me a big comfy surgial lounge chair and propped me up and I was very comfortable the whole nite. Gas trouble was gone by 6am the next morning.

I was even able to sleep, and sleep well I did, on my stomach the first nite home.

I hope more people have the easy route but those who don't I hope its just a short time in the pain zone.