Any March bandsters out there? I just got a March 15th date, after 10 months of waiting and participating in program to meet insurance reqs.

Day 2 after surgery i must say i am feeling a little better and slept a little longer in between getting up to walk around the bedroom the heating pad does help with the gas pains and helps you to sleep better. I am still trying to deep breath,i hurt a little trying to do that does anyone know how long it will take for the gas and breathing to get back to normal? and its been hard just trying to get my liquids in I get to start drinking on the protein drinks today.

I had my surgery on Mon., 3/22/10, and I felt pretty much like you do until about Friday. Walking helps the most. Gas-X helps, too, but I had to take 4 at a time, several times a day. Get lots of rest, walk as much as you can (go outside for a walk if possible, it'll cheer you up). It's like they say, every day you will feel better and more like yourself. Today I finally feel like the old me, a little tired at times and the incisions remind me occasionally that they are there, but I think I've turned the corner this weekend! You will, too, very soon!

tjgibson1968, It took me about 5 days to be able to take a deep breath, I also used the heating pad quite a lot, it sounds like you are doing well, keep resting you'll feel much better soon.

My post-op appointment went well today, I lost 10 pounds!! I am now down 20 from my highest, I started the moist and mushies today, and he said I can drink coffee again :thumbup: Yah Hoo!!!!!

Savanna, I haven't heard from you in a while. How is your recovery going? How are you? Send me an update.

I was banded March 11th. Doing well just added exercise to the process. No fill as of yet. All is well

How are you feeling? How has your recovery been?

I'm going to start my exercise routine today. I'm still feeling pretty tired. But in the past, when I've exercised I've found I have more energy. I'm hoping this will hold true now.

Starting slow and working up.

Hey so you ended up getting your WLS in mexico eh.

How much did that cost? How long did it take? Was it just one trip? and how long did you stay in mexico? Do you regret getting it done in mexico and were you allowed to bring a family member?

Hey so you ended up getting your WLS in Mexico eh.

How much did that cost? How long did it take? Was it just one trip? and how long did you stay in mexico? Do you regret getting it done in mexico and were you allowed to bring a family member?

Absolutely no regrets, it was awesome! I did a lot of research and selected the Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. Dr Ortiz has been doing lap band surgery since before it was even approved in the US and proctored for Allergan to teach US surgeons when it was approved here - so he is admitted to practive in the US. Authored the book "Lap Band For Life." The facility is state of the art, and the staff to patient ratio is far better than I have seen anywhere here. I had a smooth surgery, easy recovery, and while doing the surgery he found a hiatial hernia that he repaired gratis. It cost about $7500 including air fare, there are others cheaper but I was willing to pay more for peace of mind. Also included 3 nights at the Marriott and I could bring a friend (hubby) Would recommend it to anyone. Lost 10 lbs on pre-op diet and another 14 in the 5 weeks since surgery, have my first fill scheduled for 5/1 - I am going to spend the $$ to go back there, they give free fills for life but you have to get there - so with American offering $99 air fare to San Diego I am going that route

Hello !! I was up to 478 pounds on march 31st . I started on what they called a suger buster diet to help shink your liver .. I was very lucky to be able to start so early on it .. they told me to do it 2 weeks befor my surgery , but i started early .. I was able to lose 41 pounds doing .. and was not real hard on my self , but i cut off 80 0/0 of my suger , and 80 0/0 of my bread .. went in for surgery at 442 pounds ... had my surgery on 5-10-10 this had been a week and 2 days now I have lost a total of 56 pounds .. 15 of that was sence surgery date .. I feel so dang much better .. the LAP-BAND® was a very good choise I made .. no regrates .. my goal one day to see 200 pounds again and level out .. ( God ) bless all bandster's . and good luck with ya'll's .. Tony Burt .... and I was banded by :: Dr. Bagnato .. Albany Ga. ..

Congratulations!!!!!!!! You're doing wonderful, keep up the good work. God Bless YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!