Recovery?

pamela · 05-31-2005, 01:23 PM

Hello All!
It's just a matter of time until I am banded. I'm just getting my finances in order.

Anyway, I have a question about recovery. After the surgery, how long did it take you to get on your feet? Was there a lot of pain?

Thanks!
Pamela.

BeckyinTexas · 05-31-2005, 02:12 PM

Pamela.....I was banded on 4/29 and it went great. I had my surgery at 11:00 a.m. and was home by 3:00 that day. I was a little groggy but not in any real pain. The next day was my "gas pain" day! Saturday was my roughest day and I had a lot of gas pains in my back. But oh what a difference a day made by Sunday. I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I even managed to go grocery shopping that day. I went back to work on Tuesday and other than having to get up and walk around quite a bit to keep from getting stiff, I was pretty good. I would get home after work and I was big time tired but other than that...not bad at all. So far, I've had no problems to speak of and I already love my band! I'm down 41.5 pounds and that's the best feeling ever. My sister had her surgery done 5/20 and she has done equally as well. So, other than my gas pain, it's been SO much better than I had imagined it would be. Good luck with your upcoming surgery and I hope things go as well for you! Becky

okiejudy · 05-31-2005, 03:39 PM

Hi Becky,

I am waiting to hear from my insurance. Your weight loss is unbelievable. Is that typical? You are doing great. I hope my experience will be as good as yours.

pamela · 05-31-2005, 06:44 PM

WOW Becky! Congrats on your weight loss!

I have a fairly high tolerance for pain, so I am hoping my recovery goes as well as yours did!

I cannot wait. I don't have a date set yet, but very, very soon!

tambonzjo · 06-04-2005, 12:01 AM

Pamela,

My LAP-BAND^® surgery was my first surgery EVER! It was done on a Thursday and I was home by 2 pm. I slept for the rest of the day. The next couple of days I was hurting slightly. I am allergic to Codeine so Dr. B gave me Toradol. Pretty good stuff. The most painful area was at the port site. It is attached to muscle and will be sore for a few weeks. Heck, it still bothers me if I wear jeans that are slightly too tight. I was back at work on Monday. I still hurt alot but made it through. I carried a little pillow in my car to hold against the port when going over speed bumps. Yeah, I drive like a bat out of hell. After that Monday, I was pretty good. Good luck!!