Had surgery 1/15/09. Stayed overnight in hospital. stomach is burning at incision sights. hurts more than I thought.

I know what you mean it does hurt ,but it will be worth every ounce of pain .I'm 3 days out and I'm feeling better everyday that passes ,so will you .Congrats and Best Wishes

Post surgery was really rough on me too. It seemed a lot harder than anyone had prepared me for. Everyone else was back at work in days, but I felt like you did for days (and more!)

I had that horrible shoulder gas too. Anyone else have that problem? My incisions seemed to cause more pain than any possible internal pain as well. Especially the big one in the middle, where the port is. (The doc said that was normal.)

I remember my first small victory... the day I got up and out of bed by myself, without my dad having to pull me up. That was after 4 or 5 days, and I actually felt if I could do that then the rest would be fine.

Even with that, however, I wore loose sweatpants and big shirts for the next couple of weeks, even to work. I wore a bra, but it hurt so badly. When I was home I would take off the bra and tuck my shirt under my breasts. That kept them slightly elevated and off of my incisions. I was most comfortable sitting like that slightly reclined on the couch (propped up with pillows.) I don't know if that's a helpful suggestion for you or not.

Just hang in there and do your best. You've come so far already, congratulations!

Had surgery 1/15/09. Stayed overnight in hospital. stomach is burning at incision sights. hurts more than I thought.

Recovery sucks, but when you get to feeling better, life will be good with the band.

Take care.