Well what can I say I am 6 days post op and I never thought I would feel this good . I stayed with freinds the first few days as I live a few hours drive from Melbourne and felt the drive might be a bit to much to handle.... I was a little tender and emotional the first couple of days but since returning home to my own bed and surroundings I am getting on with it and can't believe my recovery I am really shocked at how good I feel....

When I returned home I started walking on my treadmill, I started off at only a 150 meters but have worked my way up to a Kilometre today this is actually amazing because I hate excercise as anyone of my friends will tell you "Born allergic" thats what I always say but my surgeon said the quicker you can get active the easier it will be on your recovery...well I am glad to report he really does know best and I am feeling amazing..... ThanX Doc

The liquids only is going well ......I truely believe it is all a mind game we play with ourselves I don't feel hunger but would love to eat something because that is a habit I have had for a long long long time but a habit that I might just be able to break now....well I will have to eat something but you all know what I mean.

Anyway thats me for now I am glad I found this forum to join even though I am in Australia I am sure our experiences will be the same and the sharing of stories and support will be appreciated.

I have a question has anyone ever had leg numbness after surgery? My legs are numb from the top of my leg to my knee at the front .... Weird I know but just curios if anyone else has had this as it is really driving me nuts :tongue:

Hi I had those leg cramps and when I did get them it is a sure sign I have not had enough liquid the day before or even that very day. I got leg cramps before and after I had a few veins taken out. It is a circulation thing so keep drinking water and keep moving those legs. It does get better.

It took me about 2 weeks to feel myself after my LB. I was banded June 29, 2009, and I have lost 50 pounds and I am sure to have lost more. I get weighed tomorrow and I also get my third fill tomorrow as well. I have never felt better in my life. I am so happy and I just love playing with my LB. I live north of Boston, Massachusetts USA. Best wishes to you and keep us posted on how you are doing. imaluckydog