The Good And Bad

[NWgirl 574]

I LOVE my band and the feeling of freedom and control it has returned to my life. I no longer feel like a slave to my food habits or like a failure because I cannot succeed at a diet long term. I have learned new skills about feeding my body, and even though I still enjoy treats, etc, I am not out of control anymore.

I had a really quick healing process post-surgery. I took my pain meds for three days and followed the post-op diet as closely as I could. I did get delayed gas pains at about day four or five that lasted for a few days and went away. Burping and farting are common post-op occurences as the body is ridding itself of the gas, but they do not last permanently.

Just read all you can about living with the band and you will be well prepared.

[Shackwacky 72]

I love this thread. My surgery is November 7. I am glad I read this, since tonight I have had a couple glasses of wine and am doubting myself and my decision. You all rock..

[SinCityGal 43]

So needed this...great post, EVERYONE! I have been questioning my decision...

[amberakamom 13]

I've been banded and rebanded. (disconnected tubing) and now that mine is finally working how it should, I loooooove it. I'd do it again. The first four days are a little rough but that's what rest and pain medication are for. You'll do great!

[SinCityGal 43]

I've been banded and rebanded. (disconnected tubing) and now that mine is finally working how it should, I loooooove it. I'd do it again. The first four days are a little rough but that's what rest and pain medication are for. You'll do great!

I'm so glad to hear it...Thank you for sharing!

[a1990 55]

I got banded on the 3rd and I have to say I'm in a lot more pain than I thought I would be in I hope tomorrow will be better for me

[InHisGrip 0]

I got banded on the 3rd and I have to say I'm in a lot more pain than I thought I would be in I hope tomorrow will be better for me

Me too! Banded yesterday (3rd). Really having more pain than I thought I would. Gas pain is the worst. Tried to shower tonight and got nauseous. Hope tomorrow will be better cuz I don't think my husband is going to make it another day with all three of our kiddos.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

best decision ever ! ive been banded 10 months, lost 57 lbs, look and feel 100 % better ! i went from 225 lbs wearing a size 18-1x to a slim size 14 at 168 lbs and im still loosing ! i get compliments daily, my sleep apnea is gone, my joints dont hurt, i feel great etc, etc , etc ! i swim 3x a week, and this week i joined a running group (I ran 2 miles today ! last year ? couldnt of run if i had tried !!) never in a million years could i have guessed that i would feel this good after only 10 months !!! my recovery was easy as pie, mild gas pain , switched to liquid tylenol for the 3rd day and then didnt need it anymore. I followed the Drs rules 95 % of the time (choose healthy foods, small bites, chew well, exercise 3 times a week minimum, limit your sweets and get fills as needed ) and im really happy i got banded !!! BEST DECISION EVER !! GO FOR IT !!!

[ivyh 96]

Thanks everyone!!! Glad to hear some positive things because lately all I have been getting is negative feedback. I go for my last appointment the 24th of this month and then I have a 2 week liquid diet and then surgery....I cant wait to start a new life!!!!