Hi It is now the 3rd full day after my banding and i was wondering if anyone else has had problems with sneezing??

I sneeze and below my main cut about inch and half it kills..Like my stomach is ripping....I mean brings me to tears and takes my breath away plus hurts for over hour....

Anyone else had this

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hi when i had my op i had the same pain its normal. also after a week and a half i got this really severe pain on my left side it was like when you get a stitch from running i was worried and rang the doctor who said it was normal. i was banded in june and i sometimes i still get pain but its only minor. this op was the best thing i ever did so no complaints from me.

Thank you, I am very glad to hear that someone else has had the pain with sneezing..

I was worried but like you said it is getting less as each day goes on..

2.7kg down and moving forwards..

Cheers

Danielle

I find if I have to sneeze or cough it helps to "brace" the tummy using a cushion or small pillow just until the wounds heal properly

Linda

You'll find that the 3rd day is the worst and everything should get better after that. As Linny said, try pressing a small cushion or pillow onto the wound area to brace it, when you feel a sneeze coming on. If you haven't got one handy, even just the flat of your hand will help.