Has anyone noticed with lap-band........

I just had lap-bad 4 days ago.  Does anyone remember how long it took before they can lay on their sides again?    For some reason when I lay on my right side I feel "something" rubbing around in the inside of my rib cage.    Just wondering if this is normal during recovery or if I need to call the Dr.    Thanks

Hey!

It took me about 1 1/2 before I could lay on my sides. I could barely lay down actually. My lounge chair was my best friend. I noticed that the more I walked the faster my pain started to leave. Also you can stuff a pillow under your stomach so it raises your stomach and its less painful to lay on your side. Hope this helps

Shana

I just had the lapband on April 7th and I still can't lie on my sides yet...the pain is a little better then at the beginning but still hurts enough not to lie that way....my friend had it done in December and she said it took a good month before she could lie on her side. I have another question if anyone knows...I have developed skin irritation around the port and band incision it isn't hot so I don't think it means infection or anything just irritated skin. Good luck by the way.....I am really happy with my band two weeks in!

Hey Kris.   Thanks for your info.  It makes me feel better when I am not the only one.   As for your situation, I would aleast call your doctor and let me know about it.   God forbid it is an infection, you would want to have it taken care of before any damage is done to the port.

Good Luck to you Jersey Girl!!  Glad to know there is someone from my State who had the same surgery around the same time.  

Karen

 

 

hi there....i have never used a message board so excuse my stupidity in advance!  I just found this site and am so glad you are all here.  I got my  lapband on 4-16 and i feel great!!!  Typically, how long until I get a fill?  Does it hurt?  I miss soda.....will i ever be able to drink soda again?  I live in monmouth county and would love to talk to anyone in nearby.  Also....how do you know when there is a response and how do you add pictures?  and what invaluable info might the old pros have for me?

Hey Girlfriend, Great to see you on the list.  Remember to add me to your friends list.   And remember - In no time we are going to be 2 hot mammas Jennifer - NJ

hi!!!  i just found this site and i am not very good on the computer.  My name is karen and i live in monmouth county.   I got my lap band on 4-16 and i am THRILLED to find you all.  I am also looking foward to sleeping on my side again.  I bet by tomorrow night....(now i have to figure out where any responses go and explore this site more..............LOVE....knm