laying flat while you sleep

[mgewton]

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

[JennaR]

Dunno, wasn't told that.

[WannaBeABrickHouse]

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?

[mgewton]

Thanks I really did know what she met because she said it as we were getting out of her car.

Melissa

[Shell]

I was never told that either

[bilyeu]

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

[newbander]

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

[Shell]

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.

[bilyeu]

Thank you so much for the reply, I was freaking out that something was wrong. You put my mind at ease.

Lisa

[QueenBee]

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.

[WannaBeABrickHouse]

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.