Good question because tomorrow at 5am I will have my surgery and very nervous and excited at the same time hope mine go as well as yours..... Good Luck.

Hello, I got banded on Sept. 23, 2011 so about 2 weeks ago and yes I was sore. The first day was the worst. The next day I walked every hour around my house and I continued to do that for the next couple of days. I think that helped me get past the soreness...good luck

Hello, I got banded on Sept. 23, 2011 so about 2 weeks ago and yes I was sore. The first day was the worst. The next day I walked every hour around my house and I continued to do that for the next couple of days. I think that helped me get past the soreness...good luck

Yep i have been trying to walk more and it slowly is getting better for me as of tonight so i will keep up the walking, thanks!

Hello, I got banded on Sept. 23, 2011 so about 2 weeks ago and yes I was sore. The first day was the worst. The next day I walked every hour around my house and I continued to do that for the next couple of days. I think that helped me get past the soreness...good luck

Hi, How fast were you able to go back to work?

I had a lot of pain over my port site for the first week or so. It was weeks before I could sleep on my right side again. My advice for a speedy recovery is follow the Drs. orders to the tee! If you have questions call his nurse or his office. If you think something is wrong or doesn't feel just right, ask. This is a new experience and all of our bodies respond differently. Do not expect overnight mircles. Stay off the scales.(some people loss in the first few weeks and some do not) Lock your scales up in the trunk of your car until after your first fill or leave your weighing to the doctors office. I know this sounds silly but if you stand on those scales and gain weight and have done everything right. You will be frustrated. I went went back to work within 5 days of surgery but I was weak and got tired easily. In the beginning I was on liquids like most and it seemed I would never be able to get all the calories in the wanted me to. It took me weeks to work up to 700-800 calories. Drink the protein in the beginning it keeps you satisfied and remember what you eat now will not be how you always eat. Congratulations on your decision, I have been very happy with mine.