I was banded yesterday My band was put in using micro surgery. I have one incision hidden in my belly button and some tiny little punctures that are the size of freckles.

After my surgery (which was at a surgery center about two hours from my home) I came home walked a few miles. I have had some shoulder and neck pain (gas) Today I walked a few miles. Went out shopping with my mom who came into town for the surgery I am going to work half a day tomorrow. I highly suggest this technique for insertion. I have not needed to really even take pain meds.

So far so good

Ok so tell me more...I'm thinking I'd like this....

If you google it you can see the whole procedure on you tube ( not mine ) someone in Oregon. But there is very little visible scarring. The punctures could look like a mole removal scar and the "big" incision is hidden in my belly button.

Hmmm...I wish I knew if mine was going to be micro surgery...I will have to ask!!!!

I got the same technique today. Other than the gas/air in myleft shoulder area, i feel ok. Just walking around the house as much as possible.

Hmmm....I haven't heard of the micro procedure. Interesting. I may have to ask about that. (But I'm thinking of plication with band, not sure if that's an issue....?).

Thanks I googles, I think I might like that better. When I get down there in weight it might look great not having 5 scars visible when I wear my bikini!