Banded 2-21, having problems

finally_didit · February 25, 2008

I had that terrible shoulder pain too. It started in my right shoulder and then gradually, went to my left. It was awful. I was banded on the 13th but now the pain is gone. My doc told me that shoulder pain is very common. Hang in there, it will go away.

FASTFATBOY · February 25, 2008

UPDATE

I drank 1 Carnation instant Breakfast this morning, within 2 hours my cramps are almost gone. I consulted my nutritionist AFTER I did it and she said it was ok.

Cramps had to be due to lack of nutrients from 2 days of straight Water.

I will continue this once per day. And will update daily.

David

cowboysfan · February 25, 2008

UPDATE
I drank 1 Carnation instant Breakfast this morning, within 2 hours my cramps are almost gone. I consulted my nutritionist AFTER I did it and she said it was ok.

Cramps had to be due to lack of nutrients from 2 days of straight Water.

I will continue this once per day. And will update daily.

David

David:

I believe it's going to depend on each individual peson after they have the surgery as to how much "pain & gas" they endure. Me personally, I'm with you!!! It hurt like hell. Thought I was having a heart attack everytime I moved or coughed for the first 5 days. Yes, take your meds...that is what they're given to you for. And no, it is still too early for you to be eating any mushy foods. I found that my Water was best at room temperature, and coffee helped. As someone said earlier, the band likes hot, especially first thing in the morning. I am 4 months post-op at the end of this week, and I have lost 33 lbs. so far. Do your walking, as much as you can anyway, and do your breathing excercises. It will go away soon, I promise!!!! Good luck to you, and listen to your doc o.k. We're all here for you!