slimjem 2 Posted May 5, 2012 I have just had my lap band fitted and I can't believe in a way that I have done it!! Now the journey begins - apprehension and excitement all in one!! Will be checking out this forum to get inspiration and advice - good luck to everyone who had their surgery today! Would be lovely to share this journey :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenwings 98 Posted May 5, 2012 Welcome to the banded side Slimjem. I had my surgery Wenesday the 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redw3k 34 Posted May 5, 2012 Welcome I had surgery Friday it a lot to take in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimjem 2 Posted May 5, 2012 Thank you ! How are you doing? any tips for first few days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2sing920@aol.com 14 Posted May 5, 2012 I was banded on Tuesday. Walk around a lot to release the gas! Follow what your dr says to eat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenwings 98 Posted May 5, 2012 I am doing great. Still a bit sore, The first 2 days especially that day one was a rough one for me I couldnt drink or get much of anything down. I just didnt want anything. I am now doing good with that. Be sure to follow what the dr says and take it easy the first few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rose2359 4 Posted May 5, 2012 Congrats! It is a bit scary. I had mine done April 24 and I feel great! I am wishing the same for you! May you have a speedy recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetsoutherngirl 32 Posted May 5, 2012 Welcome to bandland!! Walk as much as you can to try to ease any gas pains! I am almost three months out and I could not be happier! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redw3k 34 Posted May 5, 2012 The day after the surgery is the worst day. I'm on day two and I can't do much of anything I'm so sore all I want to do is lay around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SabrinaS 47 Posted May 6, 2012 Congrats I had my surgery Wednesday the 2nd I'm so happy I've done this gas pain and all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberakamom 13 Posted May 6, 2012 i had my 2nd band surgery on Wednesday. hopefully this one "takes" LOL Day two was the worst for me too. doing good now but I'm starving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimjem 2 Posted May 6, 2012 It's great that I know there are people who are going through the same - first night was ok just lay like a rigid corpse in bed not moving :-) see you all later x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amruiz03 1 Posted May 6, 2012 I was banded on 12 of April. It was rough the first two days, but my doctor told me to walk as much as I can and not to over do it. I was back to work the following Monday.... which the first week I was drained. Some of you are lucky to get pain meds. They don't believe in pain meds here. I had to be one tough cookie. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimjem 2 Posted May 6, 2012 How did going back to work feel? Did you tell your colleagues? How are you doing now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisychains7 427 Posted May 6, 2012 Congrats! Glad to hear things are going well. I'm being banded in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
