Had lap Band Three Days Ago - Feeling Good

Hi Everyone

 

I had my Lap Band Surgery on the 21st.  I must say, I felt better than I thought I would.  The biggest issue was the gas.  I still feel the gas under my stomach.  I feel like I need to belch.  When I do it hurts.  I spoke to the nurse and she told me that my stomach is still swollen, and that the CO2 from the surgery gets underneath the stomach.  Other then this, I feel pretty good, just a little tired. I'm glad I took the week off.  I am also down 7 pounds since surgery.   Ronnie

Ronnie, CONGRATUATIONS! I am glad to hear that everything went so smoothly for you. Hope for the same for me, only 18 days to go! Also, 7 lbs in3 days is GREAT! Way to go! Amy

Hi Amy: Good luck to you.  You will do fine.  I was very nervous, but it was definately easier than I thought.  The gas is the worst thing.  Dr. Bertha and Dr. Abkin have a great reputation in that hospital.  Also, I called Linda the nurse practioner with questions and she is wonderful. Best of luck ronnie

Hi Ronnie, I had my lap band on June 5 and the gas was killing me, so I drank some hot tea and I also found it easier if I sat up on the bed when I felt those pains. I feel great, I've been walking for 1hr a day since this past Monday. Do you have any discompfort with any of your incisions? I'm still feeling a little with the incision that is where the port has been placed. Any advice will help.. Thanks, ALG