I'm from Canada and am going to have a lap band put in on Nov 19th. I have so many mixed feelings. I have read some posts and have scared myself watching the surgery on You Tube. Can anyone tell me what PB means? I know in my heart that it is a good choice and I am sure when everything gets back to normal, I will be fine. I am told it is just like my gallbladder surgery. I am lucky to have my husbands' support in this. Its it really painful afterwards? I have taken three days off work and am hoping that will be enough. does anyone have any advice, suggestions, anything?:huh2:

Hey there- I had surgery on Oct. 14. I too was nervous. PB-is basically regurgitating your food back up...not like vomitting because you don't have the acid with it....just the food. Apparently happens if you eat too fast and or something gets stuck. Just take small bites and chew, chew, chew your food. I am still on a liquid diet for post-op. I will move on to mushie foods next wednesday. As far as pain goes....I think everyone is different. Some people complain of terrible pain in their left shoulders due to the gas that they put into you in order to do the surgery. I did not have this pain.....felt bloated and gassy, but no pain. My inscisions were where i had the most pain- most specifically my port incision. I don't like pain....thought i would need to take the prescribed pain medicine for a while, however, I stopped taking in by Thursday afternoon after my surgery. Now only take liquid tylenol if needed (but hardly take that anymore). As far as taking off of work....hard to say- it depends on what kind of job you have. If it is a desk job, it should be fine. Just get up and walk around frequently!!!!! My job is at a hospital and very physically demanding....so i took two weeks off. If you need more time- be sure to take it. Rest and walk and drink your water and protein drinks!!!!! I wish you the very best of luck. Feel free to message me any time!!!!!! -Leslie

I just had my surgery on Thursday, Oct. 22nd. I feel great! I am little gassy, but my incisions don't hurt much. I am returning to work on Monday. I am a teacher and don't have to lift anything. Don't be nervous because it is truly worth it. I am beginning to look at Oct. 22nd as my new birthday!!!! Please keep in touch and I hope everything goes well!!!

I do private home daycare. I have a best friend who is going to take my kids on the Thursday and Friday then I have the weekend. I'm hoping they can return on the Monday. They told me at the clinic it is usually 3 to 4 days of rest. I hadd my gall bladder out and took the kids back after 4 days and apparently that is worse. Thanks for your comments and support. I am glad I found this place.