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My husband and I have been married for 5 years, 5 of which we've been trying to conceive. After being diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistant, pre-diabetic, we tried artificial insemination three times... then moved up to IVF (in-vitro)... did that twice. One resulted in a pregnancy, I miscarried at 7 weeks, the second IVF resulted in non-pregnancy. So after 5 years, many pills, MANY needles and meds...and lots of $$$ we decided to get banded after our dr recommened I loose at least 100 lbs!! Tough to hear. So, here we are, 8 days post-op, 10 lbs down... and are hoping for the best. One of my many straws.

THAT IS AMAZING!!! I was in recovery for 6 hours, in and out of sleep, I got drugs every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs... I don't think I could've gotten up right after that.... my hat goes off to you!!!

Hi Siren, I got banded on July 11th, and happy to report that the pain does get better each day. I'd say by the 4th day I was already able to get up by myself. My friend had it done, and she said, it didn't hurt... LIAR!!!... it hurts... and I have staples, and stiches... so its hard to lay on my side still, and being a women, sitting is a bit uncomfortable for extended periods of time.. (bra wires)... but I'd say hang in there... a week in I feel really good... i'm down 9 lbs already, seems impossible!! I'm hoping by next week I'll be feeling closer to the 100% mark!!! The gas is normal, from what I've read, I was never a burper, but all of a sudden, I sound like a man. And PS, if you struggeling with the protein shakes like I am, I found one at VitaminShoppe that is TOLERABLE... still doesn't take fantastic, but I can get it down... Worldwide Pure Protein in Frosty Chocolate. Be well fellow bander... and good luck!

Hi Everyone, I too am new to the site, I just got banded a week ago today, July 11th! So far I feel great...stitches and staples still hurt but I've adjusted and figured out how to sleep! I'm back to work today, but find that sitting in a chair is uncomfortable-I'm squirming alot---standing and walking no problem. So far I've lost 9 lbs in 7 days....seems too good to be true! I'd love to talk to others, maybe someone out there is on the same time line as I am. nancy