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I was banded 12 days ago ago and told family and a few friends. I am a physician and did some research but not too much. Every procedure has risks and benefits and I did not want to over-focus on the risks. My current problem with obesity is probably more of a risk to me at this point. My sense is that even with tons of info, you learn as you go and forums such as this one are tremendous help. I love the fact that people report their experiences but encourage persons with problems to contact their surgeon for more individualized assessment. I have been reading the comments here on a daily basis so that I can compare my problems with those of the other posters. My experience is quite similar: some post op pain, port site pain, very tight band in the am, and small wt loss since the procedure. I have not had any vomiting and can start some solid food. So far, I have no regrets.

:cool:I just wandered into this forum. I was banded on 6/26 but also had a bum gallbladder removed. I have eight incisions, one of which is about 5 inches. I was pretty sore. I have not gotten out yet but am walking around the house, yard and doing OK. No pain meds for 2 days now. I get fatigued very easily so going back to work was not an option for me this week. I am fairly healthy but my doc told me from day one that I should plan on being out for 2 weeks (I have about a year of sick leave). If I had to, I could probably go back tomorrow. I did not realize that being home could be this relaxing.