I almost had lapband in June 2009. I started the pre-op diet and scheduled my surgery, but then I chickened out. Mostly because I'm afraid of having gas and vomiting for the rest of my life.

Here are my questions:

1. How often does gas and vomiting occur?

2. Also, can you see the port below your skin; is it obvious?

3. How long were you out of work?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi There-

I had surgery Dec 15th so I may not be the best to answer your questions but I'm on full foods.

The vomiting - I haven't had/done any.

The gas - that dissipated after the 2nd week after surgery

My doc gives everyone 3 weeks off after surgery, I however asked to go back after 2 weeks I was just so bored.

You cannot see my port- it you push around hard I can feel it but thats it. First fill is scheudled 2/2 feel free to ask me questions,.

I almost had LAP-BAND®® in June 2009. I started the pre-op diet and scheduled my surgery, but then I chickened out. Mostly because I'm afraid of having gas and vomiting for the rest of my life.

Here are my questions:

1. How often does gas and vomiting occur?

2. Also, can you see the port below your skin; is it obvious?

3. How long were you out of work?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I was banded Jan. 8th, 2009 and have lost 85 lbs. so far. The gas after my surgery was gone in a few days and the pain from the surgery itself was only bad the first 2 nights. After that I was just sore for about a week to 10 days. I started exercising at about 3 weeks out (brisk walking). You certainly cannot see the port below my skin. As a matter of fact, mine is difficult for them to find. I don't work, but I think my doctor lets patients go back to work between 10 days and 2 weeks. It depends on how well you are doing. It really was easy for me. I didn't have any problems. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me @ dizlizd@aol.com.

Hey there! Good luck with your decision. I was banded on 12/16/09 and am down 29 pounds, a million to go.

I have not vomited once. Gas from the surgery was over in a week or so. I do burp a lot and my stomach gurgles (loudly at times) but neither bother me

I can feel my port but not unless I'm really looking for it. I cannot see it or in irregularity in the skin above/around it.

My surgery was on a Wednesday, I was back at work full time on Monday. I stand/walk almost all day and the first 2 days were exhausting but by day 3 (1 week post-op) I was fine.

Good luck!

Gas: I barely had any gas pain after surgery.

Vomiting: I have only vomited once, after my hysterectomy that was 7 months after being banded: I have, however pbed a few times. This, however, only occurs when I become too tight (eating while stressed or aggravated) or eat incorrectly (maybe once a month) I do not keep my band tight, because I want to be able to eat what I want.

Port: can't be seen, but I can feel it

Work: I am a teacher, and I had my surgery during the summer; I would've, however, probably needed about a week off, but most say they need less than that

I have not regretted having my surgery at all. It is the best thing that I have ever done for myself!