hello everyone. my name is della and i was just banded on monday the 4th. i am doing pretty good ,better than i thought,but i do notice a tight/pressure like feeling in my chest/upper stomach and was wondering if anyone else experienced that at all? also i weighed 286lbs day of and day after discharge i weighed 293?????? i had lost 13lbs on my pre op diet and after i have gained 7lbs!!! what is that about??? could it be the iv fluids? :thumbup:

gas, iv fluids, you name it.

my advice - dont get on the scale the first few weeks. you'll more than likely be pleasantly surprised at your post op visit!

congrats on being banded.

thanks for the advice. congrats to u on losing 160lbs!! that's awesome!! and wonderful to have gained a baby!!! i hope to have 1 or 2 after a yr or so after surgery.

I would think it was the IV fluid. I was banded on July 31st and the first few days after I passed a lot of that fluid. You can increase your water intake and that will actually help flush the excess out. It could also be the gas.