When I take a deep breath or cough it hurts.. normal? Also Im feeling really tired..and when im tired i get aniexty for some reason. I cant shower til tomorrow which is WHAT usually starts my days!..sucks. Anyway, am I tired from being put under or am I tired from lack of nutrients? oh does anyone know if I can take vitamins? I was banded yesterday at about 8:30 AM.

Hi, there your probably still tired from the anesthesia, of if you're taking paind meds that makes you sleep and tired.. Yes you can take chewable vitamins, at least that's what my dr told me, flinestones, or whatever... I didn't have to cough or anything, but there will be a discomfort for a couple of days... What hurts? You should be drinking your protein shakes, at least every 4 hrs because you will get weak if nothing in your body.. I hope this helps..

I think you are probably sore with coughing, etc., simply because your stomach muscles are sore. Any activity you do will cause you to use muscles, some you didn't know you even had!

Your tiredness is probaby due to many things, undergoing surgery, anesthesia, lower calorie intake than normal, etc.

My doc had me taking chewable Vitamins right away, but check with your doctor's office to see what he/she wants you to do. Any concerns that seem out of line to you always ask your doc about -that's what we pay them the big bucks for!!!

Best of luck and happy healing.

Make sure to use that breathing device they gave you

at the hospital every hour. It helps so much. I know it

hurts when you do it but you really do need to use it.

You will be tired for a few days. Get your rest. Welcome

to the family

Wow..thats so funny, I was also banded yesterday and I was feeling the same way. Also I am feeling quite weak, im guessing its from not eating...water and gatorade only goes so far.

Hi Everyone!

I was banded yesterday. I did not have a whole lot of pain but alot of gas. Good thing is that I am able to burp it out. I was able to go three flights of stairs up to my apartment when I got home. I just slept and got up to walk outside. I started purees today and so far no nausea. Pain is almost gone, but the gas is still there. Hope everyone is doing great!

Hi there sweetkissez.. I was banded on Aug 4th and was very sore when I took a deep breath, in fact it scared me like I was going to stop breathing. I had to make myself breath for the first few hours out of surgery, it was painful. But, the doc and nurses made me use the breathing exerciser as it will make your breathing stronger. Also, as painful as it is, it is good to cough when you can. I was told to hold a pillow tightly over my belly and cough - it will help clear any fluid in your lungs and prevent them from collapsing - sounds scary I know, but I was told the same thing so if I had to cough, I made sure to get it out. The chest pain will go away after a couple days - well it did for me anyways. I am 8 days out of surgery now and sleeping on my belly already. You will start to feel better in a couple days.. good luck with your recovery!

You should be drinking your Protein shakes, at least every 4 hrs because you will get weak if nothing in your body.. I hope this helps..

Make sure you check with your doctor before drinking Protein Shakes every 4 hours. Most people are on Clear liquids for the first 1-3 days after surgery (which doesn't include protein shakes). Every doctor is different, but I would ask or look through your post-op diet instructions before you have a shake. Good luck and welcome!

hello there welcome. i was banded on 7/29/09 i had pain for a few days. but was normal. i was on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks. just started mushies yesterday..boy i did not relize how good mushie food would taste..but my weight is coming off..good luck to you...i wish you all the best..

susan

I was banded Monday and most of my pain is in my left shoulder due to the gas from surgery. I also have some incision pain. I have been taking care of my 14 month old by myself all day and it has begun to wear on me a bit. Good thing he takes a long nap. i was able to rest some. Just keep using the breathing machine that helps with the tightening that i feel in my lungs. My doc has me on protein shakes 3 times a day and stressed the fact that we are supposed to stay hydrated by drinking 5-8 ounces of liquid per hour. Good luck.