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One month later and I'm glad to say things are going well. We sure do all heal differently. Thanks for sharing your stories with me. I've had pain at my port site and it's been sharp shooting pains. I went in for my post op yesterday and they checked it out and said it was ok. But here's a question......, i was told that because I had a hernia band the recovery would be longer. What's the difference between the "hernia band" and "normal" lap band?

Hi all. I'm having my surgery this Thursday Nov 8. I'm most nervous about the recovery after surgery. What can anyone tell me about the days after surgery and the gas that you get.? I've prepared for liquid broths and such after surgery. I'm worried about things coming back up too. Thanks all.

Hi all, I was banded on Nov 8th. I'm wondering if what Im experiencing is "normal". My steri strips are still on. My surgery center nurses told me to let them fall off on their own. But I'm having sharp shooting pain where my incisions are and pain where the port is still. Everything else is fine. Thanks! Kate

Mott's all natural unsweetened applesauce was my life saver through the first week until I could have smooshies.

Hi all, I had surgery on Nov 8. Been doing well so far. Spend most of my time sleeping, but my husband makes sure I am getting up and walking. I'm following my post-op diet closely. I'm trying to determine the feelings i'm having. I cant decide if what I feel is gas moving or hunger. I do know I have gas moving in my chest and shoulders. I have no appetite yet and had to force myself to eat a yogurt earlier. How can I tell so i know how to take care of myself?

Thanks for the reply. I'll try the tea. That sounds great.

I am scheduled for Nov 8 and am finally getting nervous. I've been so excited and now the nerves are kicking in. I've done well with the pre-op and am down 17 pounds so far. But it's been hard not to cheat.

Thanks Bonnie. I'm getting nervous and the more I'm reading the more nervous i'm getting. Like i've read about people losing too fast and having extra skin or people losing slowly which would be discouraging to me. I've also heard of people "eating through the band". Maybe i should stop reading! Thanks so much for replying. We definitely can support each other.