Realize band implanted on 8/26/08 - New York

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Hello everyone. I am a new patient on my third day post-op. I just got past my *gassy* stage. (That was rough). I'm still a little gassy, but it is nothing at this point. I am very sore and tender at my port site (as expected). Here's my surgery day story:

When I first awoke in recovery, I said, "Oh, this ain't so bad". Ten seconds later...I was writhing in pain from gas pains in my chest. I honestly thought my heart was going to burst from the pressure. I asked if I could walk around, but the nurses said that I couldn't just yet. (As groggy as I was, I don't blame them, but the gas pain was so intense that I did not care). The nurses asked me if I think I could walk and I replied, "I don't have a choice. This hurts". They immediately called a doctor and told them I was eager to start walking and before I knew it, I had my own room.

I felt weak (due to anesthesia and surgical trauma), but I walked the length of the corridor forth and back once. I belched so hard that I thought I would pass out...but it was a bit relieving, then again, not so relieving when I discovered that I had to keep on moving and burping just to feel relief.

Fast forward to today. The gas is almost dissipated or expelled and I feel pretty good.

My homework was done to a reasonable extent when choosing between the Lap Band and the Realize Band. My surgeon explained to me that there was no significant difference in results between the two, except the Realize Band has a slightly flatter port and it maybe takes about 10 minutes less to install/implant. I chose the Realize Band.

My doctor is Dr. P. Shah in NYC.

I was also banded yesterday, I feel good dispite the gas in my lower belly. I am going to use the heating pad.
Welcome to Band Land :)

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1st fill 10-8-08 4 CC in 10 CC band
2nd fill 11-17-08 3 CC

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Thanks for the welcome. I forgot. My mother gave me her heating pad to use on my shoulder and it worked well. I also have a back massager that I bought from BJ's years ago that helped me so, so much.

My heating pad is my salvation for my sholder, i was banded yesterday as well. I took a bath this morning in my big jet tub and it made me feel soooo much better!! my sholder pain has pretty much gone away now i'm useing the heating pad on my back. i have let out much gas yet but i'm more sore that gassy

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~Ashley~
Pre-op Diet 8/20/2008 247lbs
Banded 8/28/2008 235lbs - 10cc band
1st Fill 9/22/2008 231lbs - 3.5cc
2nd Fill 10/15/2008 225lbs - 1.5cc
Total Fill 5cc

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I hear ya. Weren't you told to shower only for now? I was.

nope the dr stiched me inside and then put water proof surgical glue on it and i was told i could shower bath do whatever since the surgical glue is water proof i was free to do as i pleased

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~Ashley~
Pre-op Diet 8/20/2008 247lbs
Banded 8/28/2008 235lbs - 10cc band
1st Fill 9/22/2008 231lbs - 3.5cc
2nd Fill 10/15/2008 225lbs - 1.5cc
Total Fill 5cc

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Oh, okay. I had sutures and Steri-strips (butterfly tape). I wish I could jump into my hot tub with my wife. :(