Hello all, I've just been banded and so far seem to be OK. My calves hurt and taking deep breaths hurt. Is this normal? How long will it last?

Hi and welcome to LBT! I am pre-op, so can't answer your question, but wanted to welcome you anyway. :thumbup:

Congratulations!!!! I am 3 weeks post op and I do remember the calf pain after surgery, especially at night. It went away in about 2-3 days. Walking seemed to help. Your body has got to get rid of all the meds inside. Taking a deep breath and coughing will hurt for awhile, remember the doctor was moving around inside and the port was sutured to a muscle in your abdominal cavity. Holding a pillow when I cough helped alot!!!!!! Hang in there, I am just getting completely pain free now. It will get better!!!!!!! Congrats once again!!!!!!

Yes yes and yes! Normal. :thumbup: breathing was difficult for about 5 days. Coughing was excrutiating, but a pillow did help tremendously!