I'm thrilled to report that my Lap Band was successfully placed at Frederick Memorial Hospital (MD) on Friday, the 26th! After an overnight stay, I came home around dinnertime last night. The nursing staff could not have been more wonderful.

I am tired out, and sore, mostly from where Dr. McKenna repaired a small hiatal hernia, but otherwise, I feel pretty good. I had been doing pretty well, pain-wise, but it seemed like all at once, the gas rose up and pooled under my diaphragm- OUCH!!- I did some Gas-X strips, walked up and down my hallway at home, and used a heating pad, which seemed to help. More walking is planned for today.

Now, the journey really begins. I am excited, however, that I have already lost 24 pounds since starting my preop diet on January 26th, and my A1C has dropped from 6.6 to 5.3. I'm off the Metformin for now.

Thanks for all the support and advice so far-

Best, Chris

Welcome to Bandland!!! Congrats!!! You're gonna love it!:wink2::thumbup::laugh::thumbup:

Congratulations and good luck on your journey.

You are doing great! It's a journey you won't regret! Congratulations!

Congrats! You are now on to your new life! And 24 pounds already.....fantastic!

I'm thrilled to report that my Lap Band was successfully placed at Frederick Memorial Hospital (MD) on Friday, the 26th! After an overnight stay, I came home around dinnertime last night. The nursing staff could not have been more wonderful.

I am tired out, and sore, mostly from where Dr. McKenna repaired a small hiatal hernia, but otherwise, I feel pretty good. I had been doing pretty well, pain-wise, but it seemed like all at once, the gas rose up and pooled under my diaphragm- OUCH!!- I did some Gas-X strips, walked up and down my hallway at home, and used a heating pad, which seemed to help. More walking is planned for today.

Now, the journey really begins. I am excited, however, that I have already lost 24 pounds since starting my preop diet on January 26th, and my A1C has dropped from 6.6 to 5.3. I'm off the Metformin for now.

Thanks for all the support and advice so far-

Best, Chris

Congradulations and welcome to the "Bandhood". You are starting a journey that will make you happy, sad, frustrated, doubtful, and even mad at times. I've been on this journey for 2 1/2 months and have had all of the above feelings and more. Just keep in mind that everyone is different and we will all experience our journey in different ways. I visit this site often for inspiration and insight, as many others do. Best of luck.

Hooray--congratulations!

Congratulations, Chris!