Banded 07/22/05

Bronson90 · July 24, 2005

My surgery was at 12:00pm and I was home by 3:45pm. Everything went as planned. A little gas pain the first 4-6 hours, but walking around inside and out quickly made that go away. I took my dog of a few walks Friday, Saturday and today with my wife and daughter and that really helped. So far it was 100% easier than I thought it would be. The pain is minimal. Just mainly around my port area. I am using the exact daily diet my doctor gave me, so I am still on Clear Liquids. Jello, broth, Water, popsicles, and Powerade are going down fine so far. I have made it a point to be out and I think that has helped make this so easy. I have been to the grocery store, Target and Michaels so far. I haven't really been hungry either, I don know what my deal is. I really am excited and will continue to post my results here on LBT. I am planning to go back to work on Wednesday. The doctors and staff at the Surgery Center of Richardson were great. Very nice and more than helpful. Dr. Fox called yesterday and today to make sure everything was going okay.

lljpaisley · July 24, 2005

Wow, you waste no time! I stayed overnight in the hospital and was out of work for 6 weeks! I'll admit that I didn't need 6 weeks but the doctor gave it, and it was summer. I also had little appetite the first week. I was banded on a Wednesday and didn't get really hungry until about the next Monday. Good luck and let us know how you are doing.