lilbec

I'm getting banded in September...Can't wait to look and feel better' date=' but definitely nervous about the procedure and immediately post op! Sounds like more pain than I was expecting! I was thinking it would be like gall bladder surgery...anyone can compare that for me?[/quote']

I was banded 5/23/12. For me the recovery was much easier than it was for my gallbladder surgery. I had pain up through my shoulder the first day from the gas they fill you with but if you walk ALOT even just in your home (I did Laps around the outside) it is mostly gone after the first day. My only problem was with bending over, I was sore for a few weeks where the port is. Hope this helps.

Was banded on May 23, 2012. My surgeon says he gives everyone their first fill at 4 weeks. I've been on regular food for almost 2 weeks and I'm still losing weight (2-4lb per week). My question is if I'm losing more weight than is recommended per week do I really need this fill?

Thanks everyone for the support. I'm at the hospital now and surgery is scheduled for 9am.

My surgery is tomorrow (May 23) and I'm starting to question if I'm making the right decision. Did anyone else go through those last minute doubts?