Hi Shonia-
I'm new here too! I was just banded on Dec. 22. It has been almost 2 weeks. My husband was banded 3 days before me! We were self-pay because we didn't have any co-morbities (good and bad depending on how you look at it!). Just in the process of healing right now. I can tell you that I'm glad I made the decision though. My husband is noticeably losing weight. I don't know if I am. We got rid of our scale! We made a pact to wait to weigh ourselves until our first post-op doctor's visit. Otherwise, we could get a bit obsessed. I know that my husband will lose a lot quicky than I will and I'm okay with that. I'll be happy to see him getting thinner and I'll eventually catch up! He's healing great! No residual pain or anything...stinker! I, on the otherhand, am struggling with the gas issue. I've been really mobile this week and not using straws or eating too fast, but my shoulder and back pain are really annoying! Anyway, other than that...I'm feeling good! I'll keep y'all posted with my future losses. Can't wait! Good luck in making your decision to get banded :confused:
