dan4th1

No weight gain at all. I do agree with the stomach gas. My doctor told me to take Gas X strips and they really helped. Also gas from surgery did go to my shoulders. I was given pain medication for that. Walking also helps. Good luck!

Had my first fill yesterday. My fill was uncomfortable. I think I was still really sore from surgery. He gave me 2 cc. I was told to be on liquids for 2 days. Well....I tried a few mashed potatoes and really paid for it later. Moral of the story, do what your doctor says!

Thanks to all for the help. I have decided to wait at least until Jan 1st. It's going to be hard but better safe than sorry!

I was banded 11/7/12. Before I was banded, I ask my doctor if I could still barrel race after I healed, even took a picture of me doing this. He said absolutely sure, no physical limitations. To anyone not familiar with barrel racing, it's running a horse wide open, quickly turning 3 barrels, all in the fastest time you can. It does consist of hard bouncing in the saddle. After reading on this forum about band slippage, I'm just a little concerned. I'm going to wait at least 8 weeks post op before I return to the saddle. He said 3 weeks but I really don't think he understood the physical demands involved in this sport. What do ya'll post banders think? Any help appreciated!