cleggett

I had a lap banding with cholycystectomy (gallbladder removal) on 10-7-09. I consider this date as the first day of my new life. I have always been overweight--now I'm ready for a change, mentally, physically, etc. I'm currently on postop day 4. Life is getting a little better. The gas pain gets terrible at times. Thank GOD for Gas X (and my wonderful friend "loveslady" that suggested it). All in all, I think the gallbladder site is giving me the most trouble. No regrets. Very glad I did this. Lost 6# in 4 days.:confused:

The little pillows are great. A word of advice....many of the bands are being done in outpatient settings (where pillows are not traditionally given). If you are having the lap band in an outpatient setting & you don't get a little pillow, ask for one. They should have them available even if they have to get them from the inpatient side.

I was banded on Wednesday. My surgeon does not fill the band on OR date. He fills for the first time 6 weeks postop. I have had TERRIBLE GERD & gas pain. I would recommend talking to your surgeon. I did--mine recommended something over the counter.

I had a lap banding with cholycystectomy (gallbladder removal) on 10-7-09. I consider this date as the first day of my new life. I have always been overweight--now I'm ready for a change, mentally, physically, etc. I'm currently on postop day 4. Life is getting a little better. The gas pain gets terrible at times. Thank GOD for Gas X (and my wonderful friend "loveslady" that suggested it). All in all, I think the gallbladder site is giving me the most trouble. No regrets. Very glad I did this. Lost 6# in 4 days.:thumbup: