It's 12:24 am and I got banded about 10 this morning. I couldn't believe how fast it went by and how little pain I experienced! I have some pain now, but I have hydroodone for that After the surgery, I got x-rayed and everything looked good so I was able to eat a little jello and drink apple juice... Which was amazing because My throat was somewhat sore from the oxygen tube that was in my throat. Overall, easier than I thought!!

glad to hear everything went so smoothly. mine went fast and smooth too. the only pain i felt was on the left side for 10 days , felt like a badly pulled muscle. hope all goes well for you. im banded 4 months ago, best decision ever ! Good luck and let us know how you're doing. you've got lots of support here !

So glad to hear everything went well. Things will only continue to get better. Keep us all posted.

Congrats shelli...

Im so happy that everything went well for you and your on your way to a healthy life now !!!

Thank you all!! I'm very excited about the next coming months! & @pink pink Dahlia.. You're so right, it's just like a pulled muscle, not too bad.

So glad to hear you did well! Keep us posted.

Thank you! Now im just having gas pains...grrr! These are very painful and irritating! I tried 2 diff kinds of gas-x, walking a lot, laying down, pain medicine... Nothing helps. I see my doctor tomorrow, though, so ill ask him what I can do.

*update* doctor said they were not gas pains and sent me across the hall to get a heart monitor to wear for 24 hours to test for any abnormalities because the pain I described was in my chest. I turn it back in today and will get the results in a week. The pains are not as bad today, thank God!

Hi everyone I need some prayers I'm going in for my band Sergey on May 8 thats a week from today, I'm so excited! But I have to say as the time is getting closer I'm alittle scared.. I also wanted to get some feed back on what can we really eat or is it nothing but liquid on the preop diet if so like what just protein shakes is all we can have how about egg drop soup

Hi! My preop diet was 2 Weeks and I had a protein shake for breakfast, chicken or steak and vegetables for lunch and soup or a protein shake for dinner. I lost 9 pounds in the 2 Weeks. I was banded on April 25th and i'm on all liquids until next Tuesday. Im not hungry at all so its been easy. Today I had chicken broth, a protein shake, and some jello.

You'll do great, good luck! Ask me anything!