Question:
After lapband, do you have any pain afterwards?

Can you feel that there is something around your stomach area?    — Crystal H. (posted on August 31, 2007)

August 31, 2007
This was my experience, everyone's is different. After the surgery, I felt fine. But I think that I forgot that there was still pain medication in my system. Once that wore off, I was very sore. And that night, it was difficult sleeping because I'm a side sleeper and I wasn't able to sleep on my side. Make sure that you don't plan ANYTHING for the day after. I was exhausted. So just sit back, sip your soup, drink lots of fluids and chill. As far as feeling the band. I still can't feel it. It has been 3 and a half months and 40 pounds. And although you already know, let me reiterate...Eat Slowly! This will be your biggest obstacle...I still struggle sometimes, especially when I'm running late. So take it easy afterwards. The initial pain goes away pretty quickly and then just enjoy the weight loss! I know everyone says it's not magic, but right now, it sure feels like it.
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August 31, 2007
Hi Crystal, everyone is a bit different. I don't generally feel my band, but occassionally when I am doing certain yoga moves I will feel the band. It's very rare and I'm not sure what makes it happen. I can do the same move 50 times without feeling the band and then the next time - I feel it. Mind you, it's not painful - just kind of weird feeling. As for the initial pain, mine was more than most since I also had my gall bladder out. Most band patients feel some minor pain where the port is attached to the muscle but not really much else.
   — VickiStevens

August 31, 2007
Hi I am 6 mo post-op and have never felt my band. I do feel my port very well and on occasion it can still be sore if I bump my abdomen on something. The more weight you loose the more you feel your port. I don't know if at some point I will feel my band .It' s alittle wierd feeling something inside you but certainly worth the weight loss. Good Luck Diane
   — dgelrn95