I was banded on Wednesday and am absolutely miserable. This has been hell and I wish I had not had the surgery. I was not at all prepared for the pain and the uncertainty of what's going on inside my body. It's like I have an aliens body -The incisions hurt terribly, but when i take the pain med, I feel bad in a different way. It is hard to describe other than I feel like I am not in control of my own body. I am practically holding my breath all day long. I cannot sleep -I wake up short of breath or in pain. I can't really drink much water without feeling too full, but not full in a good way. It feels kind of like i have no stomach at all, but just an esophagus that has a big bubble in the way. So far, I've been living on small amounts of broth and Popsicles. I worry about my nutrition. Can anyone tell me what to expect for the next several days? Will I ever be able to feel comfortable again? When and how? Help please

I just wanted to let you know that I relate.... I started to feel back to normal, pain wise, after two weeks. I could have never gone back to work sooner than that. I'm 5 weeks post op....

I had 2.6 cc's during surgery, then .4, then 1cc. Still hungry all the time! But at least the pain is gone. But it's a big change to our bodies. Our bodies and our minds have to adjust.... I was regretting having this done and paying out of pocket for it, but it's better now.

I hope it only gets better for everyone that is feeling not so great!

It's okay, you're definetely not alone. I had my surgery on 7/10 and am just now starting to feel like myself. The bubble you're referring to is the gas from the surgery. My gas was terrible for the first 7 days. I agree with the other poster above, find the Gas X strips. The work even better if you can walk some. I walked back and forth through the house for at least 10 minutes everytime I took the gas x and it helped me. I was in the recliner for the first 10 days after my surgery. I finally made it to bed, but the recliner worked best for me at first.

I would also call my doctor. Have you taken this particular pain medicine before? If not, I'd tell the doctor that I just can't take it and get him to prescribe me something else.

You just need to give yourself time. I found myself asking why I'd had the band too at first but now I'm getting better and it's okay. You'll feel alot better in a weeks time.

It's normal to feel odd about the band I think. Hang in there and I hope you feel better soon. :thumbup:

This thread has been great, thanks! I was banded 7/21 and for the first 2 days thought, "Wow, this is no big deal" and then on day 3...BAM! I thought the gas pain in my shoulder was going to make me pass out. Thank God for my hubby and his ability to smush up vicodin (they didn't give me liquid).

Each day I feel a little better and today I was able to get up, shower, go to church and then out to eat afterward (a little soup for me). It completely wore me out, but was well worth it.

It's so nice to read that others are going through the exact same thing. And oh yeah: I'm so jealous for those of you that can burp! I think I'm going to burp, but it's like it gets stuck and nothing comes out. :skep: I have, however, become the queen of farting. :thumbup:

I have had several tummy area surgeries and suffered gas pains each time, along with intense incision pain. This worked GREAT for me...

1. sitting in a rocking chair and rocking gently..helps move the gas along and out one way or another....

2. ice pack on incisions.. they did this to me after my hysterectomy, more relief from the ice pack than the pain meds...

I was just banded in Friday and am feeling pretty good, tommorrow is day 3, so we will see I guess...

Time for me to go ice my port incision...:thumbup:

Okay you guys are really scaring me. I ama total chicken. Pain makes me vomit. Did anyone ever get to that point?

Also I read somewhere (boy I wish I could find it) where some one said their doctor removed some of the gas that they use to inflate you during surgery.

Is that possible? If so I am sure going to check into it

Thanks

Okay you guys are really scaring me. I ama total chicken. Pain makes me vomit. Did anyone ever get to that point?

Also I read somewhere (boy I wish I could find it) where some one said their doctor removed some of the gas that they use to inflate you during surgery.

Is that possible? If so I am sure going to check into it

Thanks

Lap band surgery is SURGERY. There will be some pain. HOW much and how long it lasts depends on many factors. You should discuss this with your surgeon.

I was banded on the 17 of july n I cried for like 2 days straight! I had gas the whole week! now its week 2 n I cannot wait 2 get off this liquid diet..I too find myself wonderin why I got this band. I get so frustrated when everybody is eating chineese food and im sipping on shit...but I try to remain calm n tell myself that if I want to succeed I have to suffer...thats they only way I get through these tough days...its only mon and im dreaming of next monday so I can finally have some scrambbled eggs! wooo-ho! :smile2:

I agree call your doctor . I am 4 weeks out tomorrow and it does get better. I had the shoulder pain on and off for a week. Gas pain as well for several weeks. Like everyone said the first week is the roughest but it really does get better every day. Take it easy, rest, drink your fluids and take a pain relief it helps with the pain and also helps let your body relax and heal. My chest hurt to for several weeks too. But with the healing taking place it gets better as well. Ask your doctor if you can take different pain relief and or gas relief medications. Also if you can walk alittle that will help with the healing as well as gas relief. Hope you are feelling better.

Banded: 06/30/09 CMC manchester NH Dr. Connie Campbell