I had surgery yesterday and everything went well, I went home the same day. I had some water, sugar free popsicle and little bit of a protein shake yesterday. Today just water so far, I am scared to drink too much how will I know when to stop drinking? Also I have pain in my shoulders and neck very uncomfortable, anyone else experience this? Last question is about my chest, it hurts like someone is pushing down on it, lots of pressure, normal??

I had surgery yesterday and everything went well, I went home the same day. I had some Water, sugar free popsicle and little bit of a Protein shake yesterday. Today just water so far, I am scared to drink too much how will I know when to stop drinking? Also I have pain in my shoulders and neck very uncomfortable, anyone else experience this? Last question is about my chest, it hurts like someone is pushing down on it, lots of pressure, normal??

Congrats on making it to the banded side! Drinking is good, but just do it in sips, no gulping, no straws. I would not worry about drinking too much. That pain in your shoulders,neck and chest are ALL gas! I know everyone is tell you this but you have got to walk,walk,walk! your body has to absorb all that gas from your surgery. I found gasX helped me alot, take them as often as you need.

Hi! I'm not banded yet and this may be a stupid question but I was wondering...I keep seeing comments about feeling gas in your shoulders. Do you know why you feel it there as opposed to where you would normally feel gas?

Thanks!

Amanda, the gas they are refering to in the shoulders , neck, and her chest are pains caused from left over gas that the doctor uses to inflate her abdomen. It can take a few days to work itself out of your system, but walking seems to be a sure fire way to help it along. Most surgeons try and get as much out as possible before they close up those small incisions.

Thanks for the clarification GraciesMom. :smile2:That was just confusing the heck out of me! LOL!

Here's a good article (a little on the technical side though) that describes why some people have shoulder pain after laparscopic surgery.

shoulder pain following a laparoscopy

That was some Kool info Kiz, I should print that out and take it to my last weigh-in tomorrow. Maybe my surgeon would consider those methods to spare my shoulders.

Thanks for the URL to it.:wink2:

Great info! Thanks for posting!

I felt the heavy pressure in my chest too! It lasted about 5 days. Doctor said it was the swelling around the band which is higher up than I thought. Hang in there! It's worth it!

GM and MP, I'm glad you found the article useful.

Congratulations on your surgery! That pain should get better pretty quickly -- but it took a while for mine to go away completely. Don't worry too much on the drinking front. Just take small sips and you'll be fine!

BTW, Isopure makes a Protein drink that tastes more like Gatoraid. I hated the shakes and that drink really helped me to get through the liquids phase. They sell it at stores like GNC.

Welcome! And, best wishes for your success!

Catherine