So i had surgery on aug 23 and today my church put on an outdoor music festival and i went ans even though i sat most of the time and only walked a little i am exhausted and sore. I probably shouldnt have stayed the whole 5 hours. Just took pain meds and about to go to bed. Guess im not as young as i used to be. It did feel wonderful to tae a shower today thoufh.

My first time out after surgery I was worn out it will get better. Hope things are going good. Good Luck

So i had surgery on aug 23 and today my church put on an outdoor music festival and i went ans even though i sat most of the time and only walked a little i am exhausted and sore. I probably shouldnt have stayed the whole 5 hours. Just took pain meds and about to go to bed. Guess im not as young as i used to be. It did feel wonderful to tae a shower today thoufh.

that was great you were able to go out to the church music festival. It sounds great. Is the weather there still hot?? YOu did well... and showers are a real gift from the Lord... especially after a long hot day away. dont over due it though... rest up well in between. Good luck.

myson got married right after my band icould not eat that was the bad part

I'm five days post op, feel great, back to work at our business, no lifting. No pain, slight reminders I'm healing from time to time. Lost 12 lbs since Monday, 30 lbs total since started the liquid diet two weeks preop. No pain meds, drinking my liquids, sleeping great! Even on my stomach. Old habits hard to control while sound asleep. Been a great experience so far. Wife was banded same day, she doing great, but has more discomfort than me. Hang in everyone, it gets so much better

myson got married right after my band icould not eat that was the bad part

mygoodnessme....lol.. i cant imagine what you must have gone through. Was it very hard ??

Wow maximus!! You guys r awesome getting banded the same day. Who is taking care of whom?? Glad all is going well. Im feeling better since ive been hone from the music fest and has rested and taken my meds. I know everyone heals differently. Glad that we all have this site to go to for referwnce, venting, and encouragement. Everyone keep up the good work!!!!

Today wasn't my first day out, but was my first day back to work. Felt great at first, but as only hour 3 of 8 rolled by I was already exhausted!! Luckily I have the next 2 days off and Im spending them in bed!! Good luck!!

Banded 8/20/2011 - Heaviest: 512 - Current: 464