Hello folks! I finally had my lap band surgery on the 20th, Monday. My hospital experience was fabulous! Every staff member seemed like they really cared about me and they supplied very nice private rooms! My surgery went off without a hitch. I have 5 little incisions on my abdomen.

I am in some pain, prescribed lortab which works fine for me. I got several heparin shots while I stayed at the hospital (2 a day) and an Ancef injection as an antibiotic before I left.

I had really good weight loss before the surgery which was encouraging in itself. On an 8 day clear liquid diet I lost 15 pounds and in the 4 weeks prior to that I lost approx 10 pounds just doing my own thing.

So I am happy with my surgery and I look forward to continuing my involvement on this board!

Congratulations, very encouraging message .

I was also banded on Monday! Congratulations! How are you feeling?

Hello folks! I finally had my lap band surgery on the 20th, Monday. My hospital experience was fabulous! Every staff member seemed like they really cared about me and they supplied very nice private rooms! My surgery went off without a hitch. I have 5 little incisions on my abdomen.

I am in some pain, prescribed lortab which works fine for me. I got several heparin shots while I stayed at the hospital (2 a day) and an Ancef injection as an antibiotic before I left.

I had really good weight loss before the surgery which was encouraging in itself. On an 8 day clear liquid diet I lost 15 pounds and in the 4 weeks prior to that I lost approx 10 pounds just doing my own thing.

So I am happy with my surgery and I look forward to continuing my involvement on this board!

Congrats on your surgery,I am having mine done Monday the 27th and am having mixed thoughts,I really want the surgery but also very nervous.Did you have mixed feelings also? Is the port site sore?and can you see where the port is from looking at you stomach?I hope you are very successful..

Good luck on your surgery!

I was very nervous the 24 hours leading up to surgery. I almost talked myself out of it once and my husband had to get me back to earth. My nerves were shot.

I have been on the look out for my port but I can't find it. I have pushed around and looked but it's hiding pretty well. I go back in a couple weeks so I'll ask about it then.

Congrats on your surgery,I am having mine done Monday the 27th and am having mixed thoughts,I really want the surgery but also very nervous.Did you have mixed feelings also? Is the port site sore?and can you see where the port is from looking at you stomach?I hope you are very successful..

I'm actually going in right bow, no nerves.

Congrats on your surgery,I am having mine done Monday the 27th and am having mixed thoughts,I really want the surgery but also very nervous.Did you have mixed feelings also? Is the port site sore?and can you see where the port is from looking at you stomach?I hope you are very successful..

I am also having surgery on Monday the 27th. Very excited! Best of luck to you!