Peaceful1

Thank you everyone. Im now 3 days post op, and still having gas pain, and feeling generally out of it.....thank you all so much, your positive energy keeps me going.

Thanks for the feedback! Im terrified of vomiting!

Thanks.. Once this pain goes away, I'll feel better. It blows my mind how everyone's post-op experiences are different.

I knew you all had wonderful things to say! I just needed some positive reinforcement. My whole family has disowned me because I had this procedure.

Hello all.. I was banded on Monday, recovery has had it's ups and downs. Im wondering what the mental/emotional recovery was for everyone. Does it ever freak you out knowing there is a foreign object in your body? I've had this thought alot...Im wondering if it's just me. How do heal your spirit? Not just your body?

How does a first fill feel? Do you vomit alot?

I wish you the best. This is a critical time for you, so please take care of yourself as well.

Omg the idea of vomiting is so scary to me!

I can't stand this gas! I certainly feel like Im filling up with air also! I just got off the phone with my doctor, they said it's normal, and walk more, but I walk my dog all day, and still pain!

Im so happy for you, but jealous...I had mine on Monday, and I feel so much gas pain!!

When you drink, do you feel like you are pushing down air? I had my surgery Monday..and I still have so much gas!

Im having bad gas pain too! It's all in my chest, and it's so painful...I don't understand people who say they feel fine after 1 or 2 days...is there something wrong with me?!

Are you eating solid foods already??

I was banded on Monday as well. I cried in the OR too! Im at home now, I have a ton of pain in my chest, supposedly from gas....ugh. Im glad you are home!

Thanx everyone...about how long did it take for your symptoms to go away?

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

Thanks for the reply...it's just freaking me out...and then at times out of nowhere, I'll have chest pain. It's hard for liquids to go down, I do sip but ugh, I hope this goes away soon!

I had my surgery on Monday, and Im still feeling very tight in my chest, and when I drink liquids, I feel like there is a ton of air being pushed down, and I feel like I need to burb, but I can't. Im really freaked out by this...is it normal??..

I was banded today!!!! I can't believe it!!!

That means alot to me!!!! It's emotional and wonderful at the same time!

I made it out of surgery at 11 am...Im having chest pain, doped up, but Im doing well!

Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to me. You have empowered me, and I will start my day with strength and positivity in knowing I've made the right choice!!!

Words cannot express my gratitude for all your kind words. Thank you for your kind words. Im deeply touched. Omg less than 24 hours to go!!

Im having my surgery 6 am Monday, and my Mother just informed me that she won't be offering me any kind of support whatsoever because she disagrees with the surgery because she thinks it's too risky, and that I could lose weight on my own. Her words were so hurtful, and this happening one week after my boyfriend broke up with me, and surgery in less than 48 hours is just so painful and overwhelming