I made it through surgery and the doctor said I did fine and everything went smoothly. I don't think I had prepared myself with the amount of pain I would be in afterwards, but each day is easier. They didn't release us until about 9:30 Thursday night and with a 2-hour ride home, it was a rough day. Was even rougher when the pharmacy wouldn't fill my RX because the doctor that wrote it was a residence of the hospital who had just graduated and can only prescribe in the hospital. Needless to say, Friday morning when everything had wore off I was hurting terribly. Thank God my husband was on a war path and was able to get me some pain meds before noon, which have helped.

Hope you're all doing great and I can't wait to start seeing the changes!!

I made it through surgery and the doctor said I did fine and everything went smoothly. I don't think I had prepared myself with the amount of pain I would be in afterwards, but each day is easier. They didn't release us until about 9:30 Thursday night and with a 2-hour ride home, it was a rough day. Was even rougher when the pharmacy wouldn't fill my RX because the doctor that wrote it was a residence of the hospital who had just graduated and can only prescribe in the hospital. Needless to say, Friday morning when everything had wore off I was hurting terribly. Thank God my husband was on a war path and was able to get me some pain meds before noon, which have helped.

Hope you're all doing great and I can't wait to start seeing the changes!!

good luck it sounds like you are doing great and each day is a bit better

congrats, Jonna! I wasn't anticipating the pain levels either - but three days out and I'm definitely starting to feel better. Although my body is doing odd things, I'm not in as much pain as I have been in. Hope you continue to get well!!

Congrats!! Thank goodness for the pain meds lol That first week for me was hell ( Good luck!

Glad that u all r doing well! Everytime I read positive stories I am not as nervous- surgery date is July 29.

Congrats...I hope everything continues to go well. I was one of the lucky ones, my pain was much less than I anticipated. Never even took pain meds.

I was banded on the 30th. I was in lots of pain the first day and pretty sore the next and today. I've been dealing with lots of gas. For me I totally underestimated the pain. But as the day goes on, it gets a lot easier. Good Luck.

Thanks All! Today has been the least of pain, but when I try to stand or sit it's real bad on the left side. I'm assuming that's where the port is. Continued success everyone!!

I was also banded on the 30th, pain wasn't so bad just took meds to sleep, gas is a problem for me I can't even wear anything but sweats.

Congrats and good luck to you. Each day gets better.

each day is better my banding was tuesday the 28th and today i had a no pain med day not even liquid motrin or tylenol. also spent the day at camp and went for a boat ride. i still am sore getting up and down but really tolerable

I was banded on June 28th and I feel really good 6 days post op. The gas is/was very painful and I have pain at my port site. Other than that, I am on my way to a smooth recovery and I hope you are as well! Good Luck!

I was banded on the 30th also. I was one of the unfortunate ones that got very sick from the anesthesia and pain meds so I spent the first 12 hours throwing up. Did not anticipate that at all. Once all of that was out of my system I am feeling fine, just kind of week and light headed. Haven't had anything for pain since Saturday morning early.