Just had my surgery this morning. I am home and really sore. How long for this to go away so I can lay down and slee? Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

I have not been banded yet, but I wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations!

congrads, on ur new life

I slept for my first 2 nights in the recliner. After that I was still sore, but slept fine in bed.

Congratulations on getting banded & good luck!!

I was uncomfortably sore, yet unable to sleep. Restless. I walked around my house for hours at a time for several days. Turns out that was a great way to get rid of gas. Good luck.

Congrats and you will be fine by the weekend just take it easy and make sure you walk.

Congratulations!!!

&& I haven't been banded yet, but my aunt was.

She slept in a reclining chair for 3 days, and then she was able to go back to her own bed.

Make sure you have a heating pad whereever you sleep!!

Best wishes, Nikki<3

My hubby helped me in and out of bed for the first three days. I didn't have any problems. I did hold a pillow against my stomach and chest for the first week. I slept on the side that was less painful or on my back and just kept that pillow there. I slept like a baby!

You guys are the best. My husband is going to move the recliner upstairs for me. He thanks you guys. (hee hee)

Did GasX strips work for anyone?

I too was VERY sore for the first couple of days. I slept in the recliner for 3 nights and finally got in the bed last night. I am a side sleeper and couldn't get comfy so I might continue in the recliner for a few more days. The desire to roll over is alot less when you can't lol.

I took gas x strips and because I walked every couple of hours, Im not sure if they helped or not but I figured it couldn't hurt.

Best of wishes for a speedy recovery! Praise God for a supportive hubby!