Linze

General anesthesia. Sedation meds go through your IV.

First, trying solids when you're supposed to be on mushies isn't wise. You really need to stick to the post op diet for proper healing.
Second, it's normal to have little or no restriction until you have a couple fills. That's why many called the time between surgery and good restriction "bandster hell" because you're reliant on will power alone.

Hi JJ i was banded 06/01/12 so im 5 days in, i am also 25 and am so glad i did this now instead of when i am older, hopefully the rest of our 20's will be good and healthy!! im starting at 260lbs