mgewton Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hi everyone I was just wondering Mrs. Ortiz told us not to lay flat after we were banded because it would slow down the process. My question is for how long. Just the first couple of days or what. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaR Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Dunno, wasn't told that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeABrickHouse Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I remember her saying that too. But I think she only said to not lay down for the first month or so for about an hour after eating or drinking. And I think it was to protect our "pouch" because it is so sensitive right now. Am I just totally dreaming or does anyone else remember anything like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgewton Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thanks I really did know what she met because she said it as we were getting out of her car. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I was never told that either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyeu Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 It has been 1 week and right below my largest incision get's painful by the end of the day, as well as when I take walks, lay a certain way ect. Is this normal? Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbander Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 i expierenced that pain under the large incision as well especially when i took walks the first 15 minutes was ok and after that it was just painfully horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 The pain in your port incision is normal...it is healing from inside out most likely. Im 16 months out and occasionally get port pain from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyeu Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thank you so much for the reply, I was freaking out that something was wrong. You put my mind at ease. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenBee Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 To answer the question about lying flat on your back...Mrs Ortiz was the one that mentioned it to WBABH & I in the car - I do recall that. She said after you eat to not lie down on your back or otherwise and she said it's because it's like your pouch is like a globe and stretches if it's pulled (from the gravity & it being full) she said the best position is a semi-reclining position if you need to lie down. Personally, I feel better standing up after I eat and taking a short walk to get out all the excess air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeABrickHouse Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 The walks work for me too. Every time I "eat" (if you can call it that) I go for a little walk, even if it's for five minutes. I always feel so much better after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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