Hey guys,

I'm new here, but have been reading the boards for awhile now. I was banded on Dec. 27th (3 days ago!) and I'm curious, how long does it take for the incisions to start to heal. It's so hard for me to get up and down off the couch, etc... I'm guessing it's my muscles healing.

Thanks for your help!

My incisions felt like paper cuts for a good week. But it will go away. Just hang in there!!

Everyone heals at their own pace, but certainly by a week out you should see substantial healing of all the incisions. No muscles were cut in your surgery, but everything in your abdomen was a bit traumatized and it will take a few days to recover.

I've heard lots of people say the third day out is the worst. Hang in there, you're almost around the corner!!

A week did it for me, but everyone is different. Are you walking around some, that helps everything. It does get better each day!

A good week for me too, but the pings and pangs lasted a few weeks.

Go slow and be gentle with yourself.

Hugs and Welcome to bandland

It took my about 2 weeks to feel total normal again. I had gas forever though! That was the worst part.

Good Morning, I was banded on the 28th and I've noticed the soreness and tiredness. The gas is much better though. Good luck to you!

My incisions looked great from day one. I had no staples or regular stitches though. I had internal stitches and steri strips. Physically I felt horrid on day 3 and after that each day was better. By the end of the first week I was almost back to normal.

I was sore and tired for the first week. I was able to sleep during the day, naps here and there, I did walk three times a day. They were not long walks, I walked my dog around my block and walked my son to the bus. I did not have gas pains so that helped a lot. I was driving a week after surgery, but was able to stop pain meds five days post op.

A total of two weeks for me if I remember correctly. This is when they all had perfect little scabs & I could actually use my muscles to get up & down more than my arms. You'll get there, I promise. Congrats to your new life. Follow the guidlines please.