Post op 2nd day from lap band and still can't move around well.

MayStevito
on 3/13/15 7:53 am

Hello everyone. I just had lap band surgery 2 days ago and still can't move well. In lots of pain, and lots of gas. Taking Tylenol every 6 hours. Today I had 24 oz water, 2 meal replacement shakes, and 3 oz of lentil soup puréed into a liquid. I have 3 ounces of soup left, 2 more meal replacement shakes and more water to complete my day. I see people up and moving around after 1 day and in wondering how???

Anyone have suggestions?

    
Kate -True Brit
on 3/13/15 6:18 pm - UK

We're all different, I am an up-and-doing person and bounced back. But you have just had an anaesthetic, had knives stuck into you, had your organs handled and moved around. Two days isn't long to get over that!

And the liquid is all that really matters fir the first few days, in fact many of us are told water consistency only for the first couple of days. 

So just keep trying to move and keep sipping! 

Highest 290, Banded - 248   Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006.  Regain of 28lbs 2013-14.  ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

   

Gwen M.
on 3/14/15 6:34 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Everyone recovers from major surgery differently.  Go easy on yourself!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Iam_with_the_Band
on 3/18/15 6:37 pm

Do what you can tolerate.  Don't push yourself.  Drink slow and small sips to reach what your surgeon requires.  Move as you are able.  Anesthesia can sometimes set you back -- it always did me. 

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

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