Ok I got band on June 14.....n I feel like crap... My abdomen is.sore, still have gas, not hungry at all and can feel that something is diff in my body like i'm aware of the band...u know?

how long did it take u to feel back to urself after surgery

i had my surgery June 18 so im 3 days post op, i have to say it has not really been bad at all, i was expected to feel worst but everyone is different, my only issue is not being able to get all my required liquids down...im drinking as much as i can though...good luck everyone

I had my surgery yesterday and I feel great. I have pain at the incision points, but most of gas is moved out. I am starving! That is the hardest part. I just want to eat! I called my Dr and they gave me permission to eat scrambled egg and yogurt. I am drinking my protein shakes and still on bouillion and water. I hope it gets better soon for you.

I had my surgery yesterday as far as pain I feel good except for gas pain on my, left shoulder! I was fine till I went downstairs and smell food mom was cooking! Now I'm hungry and my stomach won't stop growling! Ima start eating some yogurt maybe that will help!

I was banded 9-20-11. For the first couple

Of months I was very well aware that I've been banded. Just the idea of it there was my drive to succeed at this.

Now, most of the time I forget I even have it. When I go

Out to eat it is just natural to order healthier foods and foods of smaller portions.

Like everything else this is a roller coaster. Some days it's a uphill struggle and other days it's a down hill breeze.

You've made the decision to change your life and everyday achieve your goal for the day.