I had my surgery yesterday. I got to the hospital at 6:00 am and was in the pre-op area until about eight. My surgean team came in to see me before time. they were awesome. A bariatric representative came in to inform me of local groups to join. When the surgery started I was unware. I only remember them taking me into the surgery room. When I woke up, I had to keep asking if the surgery was over. I couldn't believe how great I was feeling. I thought I was going to vomit when I made it to the restoom but only a big burp came up. They took an x-ray of me swallowing some chalky like liquid to ensure that everything was in place. I experienced no gas pains, only soreness at the port and other incisions. The only thing that caught me off guard was the fact that I have about six incisions. On the first day, I drank some water a an eighth cup of broth. Today has been similar, but I will make a shake to drink some time today. It's what my doctor wants. I will see my surgeon in a month. I don't know why I was so nervous. It was a breeze and overall I feel pretty great. :tongue_smilie:

Its refreshing to hear! Im going in on march 30 and a little nervous. Good luck!

im so glad to hear that yours went so smoothly!

Good to hear all went well I'm scheduled for March 23rd.... Hope it will be the tool that I need!!

CONGRATULATIONS Bander! Take it slow and keep ahead of the pain meds. Heal soon!

Congratulations! Welcome aboard the band wagon! You sound like you have the right outlook and great optimism, you will be very successful with the LapBand, hang in there!

Welcome... you will do great. Some days will be better that others. I have been loose it slowly but it is all worth it.

Thanks everyone.

So how much weight have you lost.

So how much weight have you lost.

I have lost 52 pounds, 30 has been post surgery.