Hey everyone I was banded on the 20th and am so happy I did it. I was really scared, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected. My pain isn't even that bad. I haven't even taken my pain meds all day yay!

Great! How is the hunger etc? Does it hurt to pull yourself up out of bed ? Have you driven yet?

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Hey everyone I was banded on the 20th and am so happy I did it. I was really scared, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected. My pain isn't even that bad. I haven't even taken my pain meds all day yay!

Im not really hungry at all yet, but I know that will end eventually. Pulling myself up isn't bad, but I can only sleep in the bed about half the night because I get sore from sleepong on my sides, and then I usually move to the couch. I only have 3 incisions and the only one that hurts is my belly button which is where they put my port in, but it's not to bad. I am in full liquids now which for my doctor means protein shakes, broth, and no cal. drinks.

Did you have to stay overnight?

no, they said I could but I was just ready to come home. It did take me a long time to drink the required fluid before they released me though.

My insurance doesnt cover me to stay overnight so I wondered how awful it is to go straight home... Glad to hear it isn't bad!

I just wanted to sleep anyway. I had an hour ride home and it was ok.

Welcome to the other side, and I'm glad you're feeling well!

Hey & yes welcome....I was just banded & so far so good.. although i'm starting 2 get hungry.. i just wonder what will happen next after i move on to mushies & solid foods.....i hope the weight keeps coming off. i've been reading stories of failing & i'm getting nervous... i havent had a fill yet still in my 1st week of surgery...HELL ITS HARD NOW..fighting these hunger pains off. good luck. & RACHEL412 U R A GREAT SUPPORTER...U SEEM 2 HAVE IT ALL...I LUV UR SUPPORT & HONESTY