Greetings my bandsters. Well the surgery part of this journey has finally taken place. I was banded on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. I got to tell you it was not as easy as I anticipated. I am a pretty much get up and go gal and i simply could not get up and go. It wasn't the pain the the surgery sites, but the damn ansthesia that kept me down. I have to admit it was not a pleasant journey. I am now on day 4 to say I was feeling like my ole self again would be an outright lie. Although I am feeling about 70% better than I was on Tuesday and Wednesday, I have a little way to go. I would love to hear some experiences on recovery from many of you. I do not consider myself a slow healer but, man, this isn't going as fast as I would have liked. Some people on here say they went back to work after 3 days? How??? Good luck to you all and I look forward to hearing some of your expirences such as how long you felt bloated, how long it was where you could drink and it didn't feel like it was stuck in the middle of your esophogus (sp) etc. Have a happy day. I am looking forward to the next phase of this journey!:thumbup:

Welcome to LB! You are well on your way now my friend. I needed almost two weeks to really feel better I do not do well after surgery. I did get up and walk around as much as I could that helps so much. I was banded June 29 not that long ago. Although I am at least 47 pounds down I weigh in on Wednesday next week and I am sure I am down even more. Follow all nurses and Drs. orders to the letter and your recovery will go smoothly as mine did. I found drinking the water the hard part. I never liked water. I drink decaf iced tea and that works for me.

I have no idea how anyone could go back to work after 3 days? I took two weeks off and I needed it mentally too. I have had my challenges as will you we are all learning to eat less to weigh less here. It is all about working with your tool the band. Best wishes and if you have any questions I will be glad to help. Have a nice day. imaluckydog Kathy

I took a full week off. I am glad I did...because I'd be in mid-sentence and fall asleep! Giggle. I had trouble with the ansthesia too!

Welcome to the other side....it's beautiful here