I was banded on Wednesday (11-12) and I'm still in a lot of pain. I've been trying to back off the pain meds, and it's not working well for me. I've never doubted my decision to do the lapband, until now. I HURT. To top off the pain in my abs, I have a terrible headache. It's probably from lack of caffeine -before the surgery I've lived on Mt. Dew.... This forum has been very helpful and supportive. Please let me know this will all go away soon, and this will be the best decision I've made. Thanks in advance. You guys are great!

Sincerely,

Gonnaloseitall

Hang in there. It will get better. I was banded on Nov. 10 and have not really had any major troubles but I can tell you that the gas pains are not my friend.

I have been up walking but the thing that worked for me for my shoulder was a heating pad. I slept all night with that heating pad on my shoulder two different nights this week.

It will get better. My prayers will be with you.

I have decided that otc Tylenol (adult liquid) works way better than the very expensive liquid loratab the dr. gave me. All the loratab does is make me sleepy, the tylenol gives me some relief in my neck and shoulder pain. My abdomen doesn't bother me much, except the port site. Just my opinion, follow your dr. orders!!

Yes!! I found the heating pad has been the only thing to help my shoulder and neck pain. I slept last night with it and it was wonderful. My stomach rumbles and rolls like there is an alien inside, but the gas is starting to work it's way out. I was determined to get better, so yesterday I was grocery shopping, making up the beds and trying to basically do normal household things. It really helped take me mind off the pain, helped the gas move out a bit and kept me going for the day.