I finally got banded friday and luckily they let me come home that evening. It's really not too much pain, way less than when I had my appendix out a few years ago. They only that sucks, is the gas! It's hard to tell if I've drank too much or just still bloated from surgery.

My stomach is more sore today than the last two days, but i haven't felt the need for any of the pain medication they prescribed. I'm not a big fan of pills in general.

At times I think "wow, what did I just do!" It's always a shock when things change and you know that life will never be the same. I just know that this is a change that will positive and not sad.:cursing:

Congratulations on your new band and new way of life.

Best wishes,

Mimi

Congrats!! I'm glad you're doing ok-- the gas will eventually go away. I didn't take the pain pills either (I hate how "fuzzy" they made me feel.)

Heal, heal, heal!

Congrats- you are in for a great journey!

Welcome to Bandland! Congrats!!

I finally got banded friday and luckily they let me come home that evening. It's really not too much pain, way less than when I had my appendix out a few years ago. They only that sucks, is the gas! It's hard to tell if I've drank too much or just still bloated from surgery.

My stomach is more sore today than the last two days, but i haven't felt the need for any of the pain medication they prescribed. I'm not a big fan of pills in general.

At times I think "wow, what did I just do!" It's always a shock when things change and you know that life will never be the same. I just know that this is a change that will positive and not sad.:cursing:

Hello! Welcome to a very exclusive club.:scared2:

We have all been were you are, all you need to do is to concentrate on healing. :cool: Your gas will go away in about 2 or 3 more days and your stomach will go down in another 6 weeks then you can concentrate on the task at hand. Remember to walk and pamper yourself. :w00t:

You know what you just did is to change your life, I was thinking the same thing and I still do, but I have to say I will never regret it!:tongue2:

Take Care

Sandee

I finally got banded friday and luckily they let me come home that evening. It's really not too much pain, way less than when I had my appendix out a few years ago. They only that sucks, is the gas! It's hard to tell if I've drank too much or just still bloated from surgery.

My stomach is more sore today than the last two days, but i haven't felt the need for any of the pain medication they prescribed. I'm not a big fan of pills in general.

At times I think "wow, what did I just do!" It's always a shock when things change and you know that life will never be the same. I just know that this is a change that will positive and not sad.:cursing:

I too was banded on Friday May 28th. they kept me overnight which was nice. I am sore but not unbearable. The worst part is the gas and my stomach feels so bloated and hard. did anything help you? I am sending my daughter out for some gas-x now. Hopefull I can expell a gas balloon soon and take some of this pressure off.

Darcien:

The best advise is the heating pad or walking, it does not have to be around the house would suffice. Congratulations on your new life!

Sandee

Congrats well wishes to you. I am getting banded June 1