Hi Bandsters....

I'm official a Bandster...YEA! I can't believe it's over. I have to say no one warned me about the pain (soreness) associated with the lapband surgery. I was sicker, sorer then sore, when I woke up from surgery Friday night, I was crying in pain, as the OR staff lifting me onto the recovery bed and wheeled me into the recovery room. Friday night is like a flash card, somethings I remember and other things I don't. BUT I remember that pain, it was very clear, as soon as I got a shot of demerol all was well., in happy land.

My mother stayed at my house and cooked and cleaned for my DH and two doggies, so to return to a clean house the following night as Asume! I also like Jamie. got stuck in the bed, I yelled for someone to come and help me get up, and my DH just looked at me and laughed. I said please give me your hand and pull me up..

I have not had any problem with Gas at all, but the Belching is unbelieveable, did any bandster had that too? Does the belching continue or does it subside over time?

Today is a much beter day..and thanks to all you bandster.

Now I live in Bandster Land., Now I live in Bandster Land....

Congratulations!!!

Corgi, congratulations!! I too had a lot of pain that first night. I was glad I stayed in the hospital so I could use the bariatric bar over my bed to pull myself in and out of bed. That really helped. Did you feel like a turtle stuck on your back? It really will get better. Please keep sipping and walking. That will help w/the bleching too. You're an honest to goodness bandster now! Yeah!

:Bunny Welcome the banded side of life

Welcome to bandland! It really does get easier each day!

Re: your pain - sorry you didn't come across these old posts!! lol

pain survey - Julie H, 11-5-2003

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=946

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I am the super pain weenie.

Right after surgery, I'd say I was at 8-9. Everything was extremely uncomfortable, I was hot, my throat was dry, I felt big as a house. Moving me into my hospital bed was not fun. I was on oxygen, and hated it. I finally took the mask off myself after an hour or two - I just couldn't take it anymore.

Then, just laying still, I'd say the pain was at a 6 the first night. Throughout the night it continued to drop as long as I stayed still. They administered pain meds through the night on a schedule - I never asked for it.

I took all the pain meds they gave me when I got home.

Throughout the first 12 days, I had painful burping.

Day 1 - 8-9 - surgery day

Day 2 - 4 (when still), 6-7 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 3 - 1 (when still), 6 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 4 - 1 (when still), 6 when trying to move. Lived on couch.

Day 5 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 3 sitting for 8 hours at work, 5 getting up and walking

Day 6 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 3 sitting for 8 hours at work, 5 getting up and walking

Day 7 - 1 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 2 sitting for 8 hours at work, 4 getting up and walking

Day 8 - 1 (when still), 7 getting into/out of the car, 2 sitting for 8 hours at work, 4 getting up and walking

Day 8's BIG MISTAKE - went to choir practice - 2.5 hours of deep breathing, sustained support

Day 9 - 3 (when still), 8 getting into/out of the car, 4 sitting for 6 hours at work, 6 getting up and walking. Left work early. Crashed on couch. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up.

Day 10 - 4 when still, 6 getting up. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up. Lived on couch.

Day 11 - 4 when still, 6 getting up. Sick as a dog, thought I was going to die. Lots of waves of nausea, no actual throwing up. Lived on couch. By 6pm I decided to go to the grocery store and get more supplies. Two severe waves of nausea while shopping, still did not throw up.

Day 12 - 0 when still, 2 when moving (back to work)

Day 13 - 0 when still, 2 when moving

Day 14 - 0 when still, 2 when moving

Day 15 - 0 when still, 1 when moving

Day 16 - 0 when still, 1 when moving

Day 17 - 0 when still, 1when moving

Day 18 - first day getting in/out of car pain free - whoo hoo!

Welcome aboard the bandwagon. Good luck on your band journey.

Darling, My Post-Op Nurse (male) told me I burp as good as any man! I was so thankful that I am, by nature, a burper. I never had one gas pain - It was great!

Corgi~ I'm burping right there with you girl!!! Get out the GASX! it has helped me a bunch!!!

Welcome back Corgi! I've had some gas, but nothing terrible. Just feel like I REALLY need to have one of those BRRRRAAAAPPPP!!!! Burps. I've also not had anything close to pain, just discomfort.

I don't remember anything about recovery, just waking up in my hospital room. I do have this mystery bruse on my thigh--still black and not yet turning to green...

Corgi, Congratulations!!!