Tonya Sherrod, West Hartford, CT. 3 Days since my Lapband sx

Hello All, I have been doing very well since my surgery on 4/20/2004. I had some discomfort in my shoulders due to air had to be put in my stomach to expand it and the pain is in my shoulders. I felt little discomfort from my portal incision but I have not experience any severe pain. The day of my surgery I got up and walk the halls, I didn't request any pain medication intil 12:30am which again was for the discomfort in my shoulder. I have been able to walk each day in the hallways of my apartment building and when it was nice outside I walked to CVS Pharmacy. I have that gas walking helps it tremendously. I am able to sleep on my left side but I always in up on my back. This might seem weird but the cooking channels gets me thourgh the day but I am ready to eat meat and meat only . I can't wait to puree food. I really want to heal without any problems. I have my post-op visit with my surgeon on 4/27/2004 but I have to do the liquids for one more week. I know that I can do it , It also felt really tight around my chest area but I was told that it was a side affect with the surgey. I also eat my surger free popsicles but everything is getting on my nerve. I WANT TO EAT RIGHT NOW HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Hi Tonya, You sound like you're doing good, so hang in there! I know it must be a horrible feeling, but think about being on the losing side and how great that is!! I am pre-op, so I don't know what you are experiencing, but I can almost imagine! Get out and do as much as you can, so you don't get cabin fever. Good luck, and I'll keep you in my prayers!! JA

Thank you very much for your encouraging words. I will try to keep myself busy. my girlfriend house warming is tomorrow so I will go and relax and walk in the neighborhood.

Good luck to you. HOw long to you have to be on liquids after surgery? Can you have pureed vegetables in broth?? Did you have to lose any weight before the surgery?

Congrats Tonya!! Things will get better as time passes. Give yourself time. Your head can play games with you. Your stomach won't let you do what your head wants so just take some deep breathes and relax and enjoy!! Linda

Tonya, I had that shoulder stuff too. Take your pain meds, don't be afraid to use them as you need them. There's no reason to suffer. I also took GAS-X for the gas and it helped tremendously and coupled with the walking....well, just make sure there's no one behind you!! Try having some sugar free jello, even mix a little cool whip in it. You won't be able to eat a lot of it, but it will get you though. I also drank a lot of herbal tea when I was just post op. Funny, I hate the stuff now, but drinking something flavored really helped. I drank all strange flavors too, apple cinn, peach, you name it just to get a taste in my mouth. It's so funny you mention watching food network, I did the same thing. I even printed out recipes from their website to try as soon as I was ready. Keep posting, we are all here for you, this is the toughest time, but I promise, it does get better. hugs Cheryl