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Hello. I had my gallblader out in March 2007, and was banded on 11/26/07. I had much more pain from the gall bladder surgery, but the port site right now is definately in close competition. I am looking forward to feeling normal again!

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I will likley continue to drink socially now that I see it is not banned! After I am healed, of course. My goal is to be healthy, and a little red wine is good for the heart. Thank you for the responses, this forum is a true life saver!

Hello, Is it true banders can NEVER drink alcohol? I asked the nutritionist in my medical group, she said at least 2 years. I don't drink much to begin with, but on specail occasions I can do some damage to a good bottle of wine. Is 2 years realistic? Has anyone had alcohol while banded? If so, did you feel okay?

I was banded on Monday 11/26/07. All went well, except I was nauseas from the anesthesia and dry heaved all day. I came home Tuesday. I am still in a lot of pain, particularly where my port site is. I'm wondering, about how long did this pain last for others? And how far/long did you walk in the weeks following surgery?

Thank you! This really helps. I will go for my final wiegh in before surgery with some good questions for my Dr. This is exiting and nerve-racking all at the same time.

Hello, I am getting banded on 11/26. Can anyone tell me what I should expect in post op? From reading other posts it seems that there is much frustration & hunger in the following weeks. Is anyone having a positive experience? If so, what are you doing to help yourself to have the post- op going so well? Thank you.