I received my band on 11/30. I had horrible back pain for the first 24 hours or so but that has subsided. Still have discomfort around the incisions but i was expecting that. Getting out of bed is tough because no matter which way i move it hurts the wounds. Im also having terrible dry mouth but i am guessing that is from the pain meds.

I have been sticking with gatorade, home made apple sauce and Protein shakes so far.

Im so glad i had the operation. 3 weeks before my surgery i was laid off and lost my health insurance. I was devestated! But i talked with the hospital and they signed me up for free care. The whole procedure cost me nothing!

What a blessing ! Good luck

congradulations to u.believen me u have made a good decisions..try drinking water or ice chips..and chew gum it helped me once again congradulations..

We were banded the same day! I too am having back pain (gas) and pain at the port site. Take the drugs!! I was told only Clear liquids at this point till tomorrow when I can add protien shakes, strained Soups, etc. The apple sauce might be too chunky right now?!

Sip sip sip on that Water to get rid of the dry mouth, I don't want you to get dehydrated!!! I would skip the gatoraide as it is high in sodium and my cause dehydration with so little food intake.

You are so lucky to get the band without health care and for FREE!!! Treat it right and you will feel so much better soon!! We can do this together!! <3

I too had was banded on 11/30. My problem has been dry heaves! I had to in and have a cat scan to see if the band had slipped but it was still in place forunately!! They gave me a nausea patch that has done wonders but can't take any pain meds other then liquid tylenol which I dont like the flavor so no pain meds for me. I'm glad it over and hopefully we all will be on the mend and thinner soon.

We were banded the same day! I too am having back pain (gas) and pain at the port site. Take the drugs!! I was told only clear liquids at this point till tomorrow when I can add protien shakes, strained soups, etc. The apple sauce might be too chunky right now?!

Sip sip sip on that Water to get rid of the dry mouth, I don't want you to get dehydrated!!! I would skip the gatoraide as it is high in sodium and my cause dehydration with so little food intake.

You are so lucky to get the band without health care and for FREE!!! Treat it right and you will feel so much better soon!! We can do this together!! <3

Happy 1 year Surgiversarry! How has it been?

I too had was banded on 11/30. My problem has been dry heaves! I had to in and have a cat scan to see if the band had slipped but it was still in place forunately!! They gave me a nausea patch that has done wonders but can't take any pain meds other then liquid tylenol which I dont like the flavor so no pain meds for me. I'm glad it over and hopefully we all will be on the mend and thinner soon.

Happy 1 year Surgiversarry! How has it been the past year?

i too was banded on 11/30. i have discomfort at incision sites & trouble getting up but other then that, been real good. but i do feel like i may be getting sick, my tonsils started hurting yesterday real bad :-( good luck to all....