Hi guys
I had a band fitted 3 days ago and while the pain is quite tolerable I am absolutely starving this is having a negative affect on my attitude and mood and at times I feel a bit of regret of having it done😕 can anyone tell me if this is normal and will it pass??
Nat x
Hi Nat
I had mine done Saturday
I'm not feeling too good, feeling sick and in some pain.
I have managed a yogurt and a cup a soup today so not doing too badly.
I'm feeling a little sorry for myself but I know that the first two weeks will be the hardest.
I think that it's normal to experience these emotions. We have taken such a drastic step to change our lives for the better.
Just remember we are not alone in this journey
Keep your chin up I'm sure that it will get better soon
Lissa
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Thanx Lissa 😊it's good to know I'm not alone.
Are you able to drink a full cup a soup in one go? I can only manage a few small sips of a liquid before my gas pain comes back with a vengeance 😞 Xx
It took me 2hrs to eat a small yogurt
And about an hour or so to drink the soup
The trapped wind is painful but I just keep getting up and moving around to get rid of some of it
I still can't lie down and have been sitting up to sleep, that's annoying but things can only get better.
Are you on the blood thinner injections?
I had to start injecting myself this morning.
I am unfortunately lol only 2 more to do thank god! Lol
I'm just desperate to feel normal again, I'm the opposite lying down is best for me, I'm just concerned at how hungry I am n how much I'm thinking about food I didn't expect to feel like this. I've lost a stone since last Monday (inc pre op) but I feel pretty grim 😭not sure I will make work tomorrow as planned. Even tho I gave a desk job it's the sitting that's killer!
My hubby has just bought me some anti wind medicine so I'm hopeful it will fix me up.
Wasn't expecting this emotional turmoil post op 😞 xx
My husband just came back with wind ease and more pain relief. Better than flowers any day. Lol
I took 2 weeks off work as one definitely not enough. Even though I'm at a desk all day I don't think I would cope
If I were you I would take off a few more days at least.
Need to give yourself enough time to heal.
Most people I have been talking to have taken 2 weeks
I didn't have any liquid put in my band during surgery so I expect to see my appetite back in a day or so. Then things will probably get harder.
😮
X
Bless the men!! Lol
I have no liquid in mine either it made me laugh today when my nurse rang to check on me and book me in for my first fill 😂 ....... Seriously last thing I was thinking about!! Lol
I think I may have to take a couple more days but I sm going a bit stir crazy at home alone all day (only so much Jeremy Kyle I can stand) 😂 x
God I know day time tv is the worst
I keep checking my work emails out of boredom.
The dietician called me today. She didn't say much just advised me to call if I have any problems
I don't even want to think about my first fill.
The thought freaks me out at this stage. 😨
I'm just taking things day by day and then week by week.
Hopefully I'll be fine to go back to work after Easter
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I had mine done on Friday and I have bad wind that is trapped and so painful I am drinking water and becoming full 😔 my wounds are sore and getting up and down is hard how is everyone feeling xxx
Bleeuurgghhhh ...... That about sums it up lol . Can't remember how it felt to be normal anymore! 😂can't wait for normal to return! And I just can't wait to get off the liquid stage!! Lol...... I never did have much patience!! X
I had my gastric band fitted on Jan 13th. The first 2 weeks are the worst. You can't sleep lying down, moving can be painful and the wind is a pain.
However, nearly 3 months on and I'm up for my second band fill and the memories of the first few weeks post Op are like a distant memory.
This is the BEST decision I've ever made. Nearly 3 stone lighter and feeling healthier than I ever have, yes sometimes I feel like I could woof down a packet of chocolate biscuits and feel sad that I can't do that any more, but to be honest, those feelings a few and far between.
I can breathe better at night, have stopped snoring and can run up a flight of stairs which are benifits I'd rather not give up for biscuits.
Yes, it's tough at times, but keep going, dont give up, you CAN do this and it gets better with tine.
We all felt like this at first and you're not alone. We are all here if and when you need us.
Good luck with your journey and no doubt we'll be hearing how well you're doing in the coming months. 😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you for your reply Joanna it had perfect timing and really was just what I needed to read 😊. Was just close to tears really fed up with myself.
After reading that I was forced to remember why I made this choice 😊
Xx
Thats a lovely message Joanne 😄 I am feeling a bit better today I just can't sleep and feel moody and bored 😓 I can't wait to feel better I'm not bothered about the food just feeling myself x