I was banded two days ago and i still feel like crap but i expected that. I have had a huge headache and have been in the worst neckpain ever.-if anyone knows what the neckpain comes from please let me know-- I have had this flem stuck in my throat, is that normal? I feel like all im doing is drinking water and protein shakes and its making me not wanna consume anything at all....i just want to eat food. Will i ever be able to eat normally again? (i know i cant have sugar and carbs, but i feel so out of place from my family) i just want food....this is kinda depressing...

I was banded last week. I had that neck pain, too, for several days. The only thing I can think of is that they must aggrivate those neck muscles during intubation. Your neck was probably stuck in some unusual position during surgery. Mine got better after about the third day, though.

I was on Clear liquids for 1 week which was really hard! Now I'm on full liquids and really enjoying cream of wheat and avocado Soup. I thought that first week would never end! And if I never see anymore egg drop soup it will be too soon!

Hang in there. Before you know you'll be eating soft foods and feeling much more normal.

The neck pain may also be caused by the CO2 they fill you full of, it usually migrates to the left shoulder, chest and neck. I also had a hernia repair, that I didn't know I had prior to surgery, the neck and shoulder pain was worse than the surg. sites on my abdomen. I used a heating pad, had my husband massage it, and walked on the treadmill cause they said if I walked, my body would absorb it. I hurt for a week after surg, which btw was, may 20. I used the gas x strips and that helped, but when I would have what I call an internal burp, the gas seemed to travel across my chest to my right chest and I would just yell out. Luckily, it has subsided, just have to suffer thru until it goes away. I will be getting my first fill on the 23rd of June. I have a realize band.

Hay Dont Feal Bad .. You Will Be Able To Sit With Yr Fam. At The Table In No Time ..

The Neck Pain Is Probably From The Gas They Put In Yr Stomach From Surgery... It Eventualy Goes Away... And We Are Pritty Normal Just In Smal Portions :smile: I Treat Myself Once In A While But For The Most Part Stick To My Proteininks And Veggies , Fish , Chiken, I Havent Had Red meat Since Surgery But Dont Realy Miss It ..

I Do Mis Pigging Out Once In A While But Then I Now Fit In A Size 24.. Havent Worn That Size In 2 Yrs .. So I Get Realy Excited An Im Looking Forward To Droping Another Pant Size By July... Be Patient .. My Doc Sais Its A Humble Surgery .. It Takes Some Time But It Does Happen .. And The End Result Is Sssooooo Worth It..

I Have Lost About 40lb So Far And My Self Esteam Is Threw The Roof .. You Will Be Fine .. You Are Normal Hope My Comment Helped A Little .... Let Me Know How You Do .... Tanke Care

Just to let you know your neck pain is from lying on the operating table. I had the same pain. It lasted for a few days and then went away. I also took tylenol for the pain.

Neck pain - me too! It didn't show up until day 2 but when it did, it hurt and actually worried me a bit. My glands were all swollen on both sides of my neck and I thought I was getting sick. It lasted for one day and then disappeared. Must have been like the others said, either the CO2 or the anesthetist maneuvering me around. (whew! big words - don't know if I spelled them right! hehehe)

Sorry you are having such a tough time of it. I would take some liquid Tylenol for the neck pain first of all if you don't have a pain killer from your doctor. If you are hungry you can have anything that fits through a straw including creamy soup. That was a life saver for me.