Yayyy! Band in place!

[BlondieUK 3]

Just been banded... Well 9am this morning and was discharged about 2.30.

I have a terribly dry mouth and it feels like I've had a hard an work out lol. Actually the worst pain I'm feeling is burps because of the gas they filled me with. I'm so surprised I'm up and about so quickly!

How did people sleep in the eve- propped up or lying down flat? Excited for the start of my journey :-)

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[2muchfun 8,927]

I just slept normal but I've heard of many people sleeping in a recliner for a few days.

The gas they fill you with is in your body cavity and not your stomach. Gives them room to move around. It may take a few weeks to get rid of it.

[Sharpie 3,306]

slept in my recliner and it has electric recline so it was nice to get up and out of. take it easy, drink as much as you can, use a heating pad on your shoulder pain and don't worry about eating or anything just get better. It was about a week or so before I felt kinda normal. it's been over 3 years so it's hard to remember but I am still happy that I did it.

Best of luck to you.

[BlondieUK 3]

Thanks guys.... I'm regularly having 2-3 sips of Water....

Are the burps/hiccups normal?

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[BlondieUK 3]

Is it silly that I'm worried the hiccups will knock the band out of place? I'm a little precious over it at the moment lol

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[2muchfun 8,927]

Hiccups are normal now and in the future. I've never heard of hiccups causing a slip. Vomiting can cause a slip though.

[BlondieUK 3]

Ok... Well that's ok then... I'm just not too sure on the cans and cannots x

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[2muchfun 8,927]

Yeah, every doctor has their own cans and cannots. All I can do is tell you from my personal experience or what I've read here on this site. Your doctor knows your history and knows your body so it's always good to obey his/her rules till you get the hang of the band later on.