Today I was banded!

[Manda87 3]

Yay! :thumbup: It wasn't bad, but geez I hurt! I only hurt in this one spot/hole. I guess it is the one that he used to do a lot of work with... IDK. It just hurrrrts. I finally got my pain meds. They haven't kicked in yet. I have had 2 oz of chicken broth and I am so full and bloated. So, I took a gas-x. That hasn't kicked in yet. My throat hurts from the breathing tube.

I know this pain won't last forever - just a very very annoying inconvenience. So far, I'm happy

However I don't know how I will get in bed tonight. I tried a couple of times and it so bad to do it. So, I got on the couch and sat and took a nap that way.

Anyway, for those who are questioning their decision about getting the lap band: don't. This is the first day of the rest of my life. I doubted my decision, but now I am happy with what the future could bring! :mad:

[vow 0]

Congratulations on your band!

I spent the first three nights in a reclined but not lying down position to sleep, it hurt/pulled the incision on my side too much to twist and move to get in and out of bed, so I avoided it...

The gas, lol you are going to be a walking fart machine for few days... thankfully the bloated full feeling eases as the swelling goes down.

The sore throat from the breathing tube only lasts a day or two, I found sucking on ice chips and swallowing the super cold drops of Water helped with that a bunch!

Congrats again!

[juliansmom2003 3]

Congratulations, Manda and welcome to the other side!!!! Just keep walking that gas off. You will sound (and smell) like a truck driver, but it's all worth it in the end.

Lots of luck to you on your journey!!!

[Woodstock girl 0]

Everything you are feeling is normal. Also don't be surprised if you start hurting in your left shoulder - this is from the gas they blow up your belly with, and the pain will go away after a few days. Good luck with your weight loss journey!!

[michellehoeffel 1]

I had the same thoughts on the day of surgery. The pain does get better. I had two incisions that hurt the worst. My doctor jokingly told me that he beat me up in those two spots. My first thought after surgery was "WOW I actually did it." Now I am just looking forward to starting my new healthy life.