Hi all-

I finally did it. Had my surgery on Friday morning. Although the surgery went very well, I have felt like hell the last few days. Lots of gas pain, and when I walk around I feel very short of breath. Is this normal?

Otherwise, I am very excited to be on the path to a healthier life!

Heather

Dr. John Feng

Banded 9/16/2005

Congratulations Heather!!!! Hope you start feeling better.

You need to be doing deep breathing & coughing exercises every hour. I would say at least 4-5 times an hour (hold a pillow firmly over your abdomen, take a deep breath & let it out, then cough) or if they gave you an incentive spirometer - use it! This should help with the pain on breathing. If you have shortness of breath or get to feeling panicky go to the ER just to make sure you do not have a pulmonary embolism. I had horrible gas pain & nothing helped me but glycerine suppositories. Congrats on your surgery! Keep us posted.

Thanks for the advice, Jessiebear! I will make sure I do these exercises.

welcome to the banded gentry

Congratulations on getting banded! The weeks ahead will be getting better and better for you!! Consentrate on getting in enough liquids and eat gasx . You will be feeling better in no time at all!

I finally did it. Had my surgery on Friday morning. Although the surgery went very well, I have felt like hell the last few days. Lots of gas pain, and when I walk around I feel very short of breath. Is this normal?

Otherwise, I am very excited to be on the path to a healthier life!

Heather

Dr. John Feng

Banded 9/16/2005

Hi Heather

Were you banded by Dr. Feng from Laparoscopic Associates of S.F.? The reason I am asking is I was just banded by Dr. Jossart from I beleive the same office on Thursday 9/15. I haven't had much gas except for one day. I have been having terrible pain in my shoulders though and that is the worst of my experience so far. If my shoulder would stop aching I would be fine. Im curious though too what are you eating? Everyone on here gets different instructions . Im just doing the Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, chicken broth and crystal light. I also don't feel any restriction either though. I do fill up fast but Im able to drink without having to sip.

Yes, it was Dr. Feng from LAPSF.

The gas pains are almost gone now, but I am still very sore. I am drinking decaf tea, Water, Protein drinks (have only been able to do 2 or 3 oz at a time), broth and thin Soup. My husband found a Fat free pea soup that he thins with skim milk for me (no lumps) and it has been heavenly. I also have no restriction, but I just feel full after a few oz of the protein or the soup.

Have you spoken with Dr. Jossart yet about your fills?? I am a little needle phobic and Dr. Feng says he does not numb his patients first. He swears it is really no big deal, but I am freaked out about it!! I even got a lidocaine shot for my IV last week, and it was the best IV I have ever had!! Should I insist,do you think?

Yes, it was Dr. Feng from LAPSF.

The gas pains are almost gone now, but I am still very sore. I am drinking decaf tea, Water, Protein drinks (have only been able to do 2 or 3 oz at a time), broth and thin soup. My husband found a Fat free pea soup that he thins with skim milk for me (no lumps) and it has been heavenly. I also have no restriction, but I just feel full after a few oz of the protein or the soup.

Have you spoken with Dr. Jossart yet about your fills?? I am a little needle phobic and Dr. Feng says he does not numb his patients first. He swears it is really no big deal, but I am freaked out about it!! I even got a lidocaine shot for my IV last week, and it was the best IV I have ever had!! Should I insist,do you think?

Yes you should insist ! I know the thought of a needle poking me right now does not sound too good ! I have my next appointment with Dr. Jossart on October 6th. Im not sure though if I am getting a fill then though? Is that how soon after they do that? We leave on a cruise on Oct. 9th so maybe I should get a fill.

That's definitely too soon. You won't have a fill until 6 weeks or so. But going on your cruise will be good practice for you to eat slowly and chew, chew, chew!!

Let me know what Dr. Jossart says about numbing you before your fill. If he doesn't give you a battle I will just have him do it,