about to be banded

medussa · May 9, 2006

I am scheduled to go in on May 18th for my band. I wanted some experienced people to tell me what my recovery will be like. I know what my doctor says, but I want to know when I will be up and about.....for real.:help: What kind of positions will I not tolerate. How long before I will be comfortable driving a car...as I spend alot of time behind the wheel for work. The real nitty gritty stuff that I should be prepared for. I want to know the about the things they don't really mention prior to surgery.

sheryl · May 9, 2006

I was up and walking (more like shuffling) around a couple of hours after surgery. Walked around a lot, which helped with the gas. Went back to the hotel the next day (I was in Mexico) and was a bit tender, but no pain. The day after, they shuttled us to the border and we had to walk several blocks after passing the border. No problems. I had no problems walking at the airport.

It is tender when laying down, and getting up. I had 18 month old twins and I couldn't pick them up for a bit, but they were able to sit on my lap if I had a pillow against my tummy. I was able to sleep on my tummy after the first couple of nights, but most people complain about not being able to get comfortable sleeping...

I drove a few days after the surgery. It was not a problem with my incisions. I really had no pain, just tenderness.

BUT, I was exhausted for well over a week. I was so tired. It was all I could do to stay awake during the day. I think that was from the general...

sallyjo · May 9, 2006

Michelle, Well as I have found out on this board everyone is different,but I had no problems except a little gas pain one day only and malox took care of that. Other than being sore for about four days there were no problems.I had no kind of pain meds. My hubby had to help me in bed and out twice and that is because we have a high bed. When I sat it was in my recliner and I slept on my side the first night. Was walking four blocks the next day. I walked a lot around my house and yard. Felt a little yucky but nothing major. Good luck to you.