Hi All,

Okay so I was banded yesterday... and i am in a little pain...mainly my left side of the stomach where the band was placed... my question is... how long does the swelling and pain usually last for? DId anyone have an issue layin sown in bed? Just wondering

Congraduation........... I was banded on the 1st of Aug. I also had little discomfort. I have almost nothing now. Only if I sneeze or cough. I haven't needed any pain meds in days. I now can sleep on my stomach. My tape is still on my incisions but is looking like it wants to fall off. Good luck

I slept in a recliner for a week. I bought a big cushy one just for that reason....although I think everyone is different, the majority can not lay down to sleep without discomfort for awhile.

I was banded wed the 6th. I still can't lay down in bed. Today is my first day trying without the pain meds doc have me and just using tylonal. Stomach is better. I still have slight pains at port site when I move or walk

. My throute is bothering me the most. Need to get a popsicle next time I am up.

I am also very sore..I was banded on the 5th of AUgust and man, I was in for a bit of a suprise how much pain there really is. I can sleep in my bed, but I am propped up on like four pillows. MY left side realllllly hurts. I am still on pain meds and can not wait to get past this phase...

HI, I was banded 8.8.8.!! I too am in alot of pain from gas and also i think from swelling on the left hand side. NO medication really helps me. WHat does help is knowing that this is normal and may last a little while. I do so appreciate all of you who have made the effort to add your comments to this thread, as it is so helpful.

I'm in Day 4 and I'm feeling great. I'm not going to be on my regular pain meds anymore. I probably could have stopped a couple days ago but I just thought since I have them I'll take them as needed. I only really feel discomfort when I wake up from sleeping because I roll around the bed. Right now I'm mostly itchy and that's because my incisions are healing. MAN I WANNA SCRATCH SO BADLY!

I was band on Aug 5th, first couple days was sore and lots of gas.Found walking helps alot and drinking (sipping) my water.Sleep im my bed better than ever. Take your time and good luck:smile2:

Well it's good to hear that others are feeling the same. Today was a hard day and I spent most of it in bed. My port hurts pretty bad, but the gas is what's killing me. Is anyone feeling light headed or weak from not getting much down? I've tried to stop the pain meds because they felt pretty harsh on an empty stomach. Anyway...we'll all get through it and it is So worth it!

Hi,

I was banded August 5th, and could lie down the first night. The trick is to put a couple of fluffy pillows under your knees, which brings your thighs up and stops the pulling on your stomach. Just use a regular pillow for your head. This was the best way of sleeping for me, because my torso was flat, which helped the gas pains in my shoulder, but my stomach wasn't being stretched because my legs were drawn up a little. Hope that helps!:thumbup: