ccsbulldog

The lap band is the best thing I've ever done. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm happy with my decision. I've been overweight all my adult life and am sorry I waited so long to do this. I was banded 12/30/11 and have lost 40 pounds. Good luck with your decision, it's a big one so take your time. I'd do it all over again.

Not drinking before, during or after meals has been hard. it really makes me think about what I'm eating. I was advised not to drink an hour before, no drinking during and no drinking for an hour afterwards. I see that some people drink right up to the time they eat. Has anyone else been told not to drink an hour before? I also get water when we go out and just not drink it so avoid any questions.

Please be careful. I work in an outpatient substance abuse clinic, and there is a high connection between people who have had gastric surgery and alcohol/drug addiction. I have made a committment for that reason for the first year after my surgery to remain abstinent from alcohol. Please, please be careful.

I too had shoulder pain after my surgery. My pain lasted 4 days before it finally went away. I have not had any since, thank goodness. I was told mine was gas working its way out. Good luck. I feel for you. )

Yeah!!! Great job!!!

I had my surgery 12/30/11 and didn't go back to work until today, 1/9/12. I could have easily went back the week following the surgery, Wednesday for sure, but my dr's note was written to return 1/9 and my boss wouldn't allow me to go back earlier.

I also had a hiatal hernia that was found and repaired during surgery. I am 6 days out and so far feel great with very little pain ( I only took my prescribed pain meds for 2 days).