ChallieG

Try and really diet hard the next week, it will make surgery go more smoothly. I remember feeling the same way, I thought I wouldn't be eating ever again. I am now banded a month and have almost no restriction. Still eating healthy (of course with a slip up here or there) but I think that is part of life. Can't wait until the 21st when I get my first fill!!!

Had same problem, my doc told me to take something.... Helped with gas pains sooooooo much!!!!

So is mine, above and slightly to the left. Have not had any problems the past couple of days with pain there.... I am a little uncomfortable in some positions but no more real pain.

I would call your doc. I am only a week and a half out and woke up on my belly the past two nights with no pain or discomfort what so ever. I know everyone is different but you have a few days on me....

7 days today! I was not told either, all I got from people I spoke with was That is wasn't invasive. Well I thought I was better off dead the first few days... Buuutttt it was like i woke up Saturday and was better! Don't get me wrong, I still hurt (I'm a bit of a wimp) but feeling like myself again and back to being excited about my new life!!!

Don't get me wrong, I don't like to bake, but during the summer I spend almost every Sunday on an island with no shade. So i usually make a few trips to the tanning bed so i have a base. Not sure if this is a no no with the band or not....

I was banded on the 9th. I had two awful days to follow. Somehow none of the threads I read talked about the pain. Today was a world different, not near as sore and just very itchy. I had not had a BM since Tuesday so doc suggested I take something today, seemed to help some with gas pains even!! Still haven't figured out how to burp but my nurse (who was banded three years ago) said that will take some time.

I came home same day, but I was also self pay.... If you have the option I say stay. Had surgery Tuesday and still in pain, but it does get more and more manageable everyday. This afternoon I had hunger pains along with gas and got very emotional. They said to go ahead and have protein shake, which was awesome until the indigestion set in. No regrets but I will say the first few days have been rough for me. I felt like I read how easy it was and had false expectations, it's a major surgery and there is some recovery time.

Home safe.... Been home for a few hours but have been pretty out of it. I am in a lot of pain right now but they say it should be better tomorrow. I have a very high bed so getting up to potty or move around is torture. So happy to have it over with though, ready for the rest of my life!!!!

Surgery.... Sorry typing on iPad.

I get banded at 8AM tomorrow! Excited, scares... No doubts that this is what I want to do but surgery and needles give me major anxiety...

Well I have been pretty bummed the past few days... My doctor called Wednesday and postponed my surgery date bc of a family emergency. He initially moved it to April 12 but called back yesterday and moved it to the 9th. Said he felt awful that he had to do that so wanted to get me in as soon as he could. I am feeling better about it now and know this all happened for a reason. So I guess I am no longer a march bandster and am now officially April.

I'm the 29th also!!! Good Friday should be extra good for us!!!

Got my date!! March 29th!!!! Start my no carb Diet this weekend!

So I was supposed to get my date last Thursday. When I called they told me the person that was to be scheduled with me (doc requires at least two surgeries to book outpatient center) had canceled.... Now they say I should know by Tuesday but am just very discourage. So ready for this change.