Hello everyone,

Yes, I'm officially one of the Banded now. I had my surgery yesterday on the 27th. Everything went very well. I had a bit of the left shouler pain. I found having my husband give it a good rub with the arthritis cream I use for my knees helped a lot. I also had some pain pills too. Today, I'm feeling fine. I have a bit of bloating in my stomache and have been using the gas x strips. I've definitely been passing some of the gas, so no problem there.....ooops TMI.

I couldn't have asked for a more attentive and professional medical staff. I was treated like a queen from the time I entered the clinic. I had my own nurse with me from start to discharge and my Dr. and anesthesiologist were just wonderful. They both described in detail what would be happening to me in the OR and afterwards. I had my surgery at 9:30 and was on my way home by 1:30pm. The doctor called me at 8pm and then again this morning to see how I was doing. He said he'll be giving me a call on Monday too. And the I'll see him in two weeks for an incision checkup.

I'm on Clear liquids for the first 3 days and then I can have full liquids for a week, including my Protein drink. He likes to take introduction back to food slowly. He says he wants abit of scar tissue to form around the stoma before taking any kind of a chance with food getting stuck or what not.He said if I follow just what he tells me to do, I should have no vomiting or discomfort. I also have a dietician who is working with me and she gives lessons over the internet. My first one is August 1st. Just like a classroom with hand out sheets that she has already emailed to me. I couldn't have found a better clinic. I'm very happy with how I've been treated and expect to have a long and lasting relationship with my weight loss group.

Tips: drink plenty of Water after surgery, have a pillow to hold against you for your car ride, gas x is a must. I found the most comfortable way to sleep last night was in my recliner as they don't want me laying flat for 3 days. You won't have any trouble with the clear liquids after surgery, as I have zero appetite.

Just think , this time next year we will all be so much healthier and look better too.

Congrats! I was just banded On the second and the pain from the gas goes away as long as you walk a lot and drink a lot of water ! Good luck! You can do it !

I was banded 5 days ago. Shopped for school supplies today ! Only port pain remains. So happy for all of us!

You were banded on my birthday, July 27th, so im sending extra good karma your way ! I was banded Dec 13,2011 and had hopes of losing 50 lbs by my birthday. Well , im close but not there yet , im at 47 lbs ! Soon ill be there ! Six months from now you wont reconize yourself. Just follow your Drs orders on food and exercise, take it ONE DAY AT A TIME, and you'll do fine. Good luck !!!!