im getting banded on Monday Feb 25, 2013

[vivian0914 5]

Im so excited. Im finally getting banded on Feb 25, 2013....what should I expect?

[SageTracey 608]

Not too much at the beginning. Not wanting to put a downer on you, just trying to help you stay realistic. Once you recover from the swelling, gas etc of the surgery, you will probably feel as though you can still eat anything and as much of it as before. That's because most of us need several fills before we start to feel restriction. Just be sure to follow your dr's orders, ask lots of questions (of your dr and on here). And have patience because this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.

Best of luck.

[Aza359 64]

Congrats!! I got banded 2/13 1 week post op! What to expect.. Pain i myself was in pain during recovery they drugged me up good sent me to the room after that i wasnt in much pain but stayed on receiving my pain meds from the nurses! Never wait for the pain! The first few days were a little rough wasnt aloud to eat after surgery until the next day after my test then was allowed broth Water popsicle Jello tea took a sip of each ate the popsicle i was done. Went home that day barely ate the next two days i was just in no mood to eat felt a little sick and was sore. By day 5 I was feeling much better was able to eat more. But everyone is different

[vivian0914 5]

Thanks guys... I'm just so excited!!!! Getting to read everybodys posts on here is very mind easing!!!

[brannewmee 103]

Well the worst for me was the nausea n not wanting to eat. See if your doc can prescribe you pain n nausea meds before you go home from the hospital.