Back and banded

sallieanne · 07-13-2008, 08:40 AM

Hi all...
Well my operation went well yesterday & I came home this morning discharged at 6.30am!! I am feeling very tender and have lots of wind pain but am managing to drink some water and have ate half a yogurt - which took me about an hour to do!!

WGA was fine... I've read so much bad feedback but so far they have been ok. I had to share a room with another lady on WGA package but apparently you are not guaranteed a private room on WGA. Also my operation was delayed by 3hrs due to waiting for bloods to come back. Had it at 12pm though so not too bad.

The nurses were fantastic and the surgeon & anesthetist were great.
I'm so glad its done but I am in quite a bit of pain today... did everyone else find that the day after?? How long does it last generally? Apparently the stomach is filled with gas during the operation & thats what is hurting?? Also the wounds hurt when I try to sit up!

I sound like a right baby... don't get me wrong its bearable and I'm glad i had it done! Its the first day of my new life!

Susanna · 07-13-2008, 02:20 PM

Well done Sallieanne, you sound really good. I've read in other posts that the pain will soon settle. I think you have to keep moving about. My band (hopefully) will be on Wednesday. All the very best. Keep us up to date with how you are won't you?

gg2007 · 07-13-2008, 04:12 PM

hey!

congrats your officially a bandster! Im not banded yet so couldn't tell you how long the pain is for...where you given any pain medication?

wish u a speedy recovery!

debbie1705 · 07-14-2008, 04:10 AM

Hi Sallieanne
What you are feeling is all normal, i had bad wind and a pain in my left shoulder for a few days, just keep taking pain killers every 4 hours cause this will really help. Give it a week and you will feel loads better.
Welcome to band life
Debbie

sallieanne · 07-14-2008, 05:14 AM

Thanks all of you.. I feel a bit better today than yesterday but still have major back pain & wind in shoulders, keep getting bubbles go up stomach and through band but they don't make it out as a burp... they really hurt!
Also my port wound feels like it is putting lots of pressure on something.. feels really tight but that could be the dressings - I find they pull!!

Today I sneezed - god that hurt... I am so scared that it will damage or move the band!

I am walking around the house and not lying down but my back ache is so horrible I could cry! Don't you just wish you could be knocked out for the first week and wake up healed! I never thought it would be so painful... I'm gutted because i keep reading about all the people who felt amazing straight after & had no wind etc... I wonder why I have so much pain! Could it be to do with the type of band ? I had a APS (Small) - the surgeon told me it was quite restrictive & tight already on me.

I just hope that it gets better soon! I am scared to even drink my fluids cuz it makes the wind worse....... I've tried deflatine, Rennie, walking and all sorts! aghhhh how annoying!

gg2007 · 07-14-2008, 05:48 AM

hey.

Glad you feeling a little better, but please try to get all of your fluids in, you will feel 10 times worse if you get dehydrated. little and often is the key :)

xx

sallieanne · 07-14-2008, 10:44 AM

The trouble is every sip of water generated more wind... its like torturing yourself!!! hopefully it will ease over the next few days and then I will be able to drink more.

I am also finding i am going hot & cold a lot.. maybe a bit of a temperature... is this normal??

traceyxx · 07-14-2008, 01:34 PM

congratulations!! its my turn next monday ok at the moment on the milk diet milky coffee is filling me up!!
goin to dolan park at bromsgrove is that where you were?
did they give you painkillers(syrup form) and do you have to inject yourself with heperin? oh so many questions i am sorry to bombard you hunnie especially when you are not well but i am starting my journey and i can't wait, get well soon you banster!!
tracey wintrip x

keving · 07-14-2008, 02:05 PM

well done, nice and easy does it.

sallieanne · 07-14-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by traceyxx

congratulations!! its my turn next monday ok at the moment on the milk diet milky coffee is filling me up!!
goin to dolan park at bromsgrove is that where you were?
did they give you painkillers(syrup form) and do you have to inject yourself with heperin? oh so many questions i am sorry to bombard you hunnie especially when you are not well but i am starting my journey and i can't wait, get well soon you banster!!
tracey wintrip x

Hi Tracey
Yes I was at Dolan Park, my surgeon was Mr Martin Richardson. Painkillers were given in the from of soluable paracetamol only.. that tasted yuk & took ages to drink & work... fortunately I took some deflatine & nurofen melts with me.. they just melt on your tongue & work real quick! They gave me 2 blood thining injections.. one in the evening after the operation and then one before I was discharged. They dont give any before surgery otherwise you ooze to much on the table! They were only small injections in the arm. You will have to walk to theatre and get on the table fully awake, they also strap you down whilst awake. Its a bit scary but they are very nice staff... at least if you expect this to happen you can prepare mentally for it. I was so excited like you... feel free to ask any questions... you can email me privately if you have a list!!

I feel grotty now but i'm still glad its done & i'll be better in a few days! I think i was convinced I would not suffer after surgery cuz there are many people on here who didn't - so I wasnt prepared in my mind to be in so much pain! But it is tolerable and getting easier... I mean I am only 48hrs post-op really so would expect some pain.

traceyxx · 07-15-2008, 04:07 AM

thank you for your quick response i will definitely get those painkillers to take with me and also thank you for preparing me to be tied down cos (i hate it) i will sort my head out before i go.
i am having headaches and taking paracetamol for it hope it does not interfere with my liver reduction.
thanks again hope you are feeling better soon hunnie xx

sallieanne · 07-16-2008, 03:22 AM

OMG... its amazing just a couple of days and I feel so much better. I even had a full nights sleep last night without having to get out of bed once last night!! And I slept on my side for a bit. I can sit up easier & the wind is much less painful.

I have bought TUMS rather then deflatine.. they are loads better at getting the wind out & they contain calcium which is great!

Yesterday I ate a few mouthfuls of soup then a sugar free jelly pot and a icelolly all spread out over the wholeday... I felt absolutley stuffed.. this is amazing - i have lost 9lbs now too. Although the cravings are still here I would kill for something to chew - potatoe, chicken or burger or something but time is flying soit wont be long! Its wierd cuz im craving stuff like beef and cabbage... how bizarre it would normally be chocolate and crisps!

Mananged to drink ust over a pint yesterday which is still not enough but is more than the day before... I am going for 2 pints today at least!

gg2007 · 07-16-2008, 06:30 AM

Glad you are feeling better!! its amazing what 48hrs can do lol

x

gingerkitty · 07-20-2008, 01:05 PM

hi i was also banded at dolan park on Tue 15th and the care that was given was top!! I feel much better today but like you have the trapped wind-even when drinking water it hurts. I hope that it will pass soon as its the only downside of the whole thing. weighted myself yesterday in boots and have lost 13 pounds.......!!!! hope you wind goes soon. C X

gingerkitty · 07-20-2008, 01:08 PM

you will be fine at Dolan park-i had no problems just first class care. and as a Nurse I was on the ball with them but couldnt fault them. good luck for tomorrow im sure you will be fine. C x