Well, banded today! All went well and I had a hernia fixed too. Waiting for the last of my IV to finish then I get to go home. Pretty sore, but I think I will be fine as long as I stay on top of my pain meds. Hope all the other banded people had a smooth day and wishing all a speedy recovery

heat pad does better then pain pills so have that right away also

hope to hear from u in the chat room

Line-dancer

You will find the hernia pain longer then the band. Keep the bra off, it is much better for the first few days because of where that incision is.

Congratulations on taking this step! Good luck to you!

Take liquid tylenol every two hours and then your pain meds as they tell you. The first day don't be strong take the meds. Remember to walk every hour for at least 5 minutes it will help more than you realize. Also go to Walmart and by a SweetNothings. It will hold the incisions in place as you sleep and the pain will not bother you as you move around. I still wear them because I live the way my portal feels held in place. Drink as much water as possible in small swallows. You will be fine. I got where I only used the pain meds for sleeping. The liqued tylenol was a wonder drug. Use it!

Congratulations! The heating pad was my best friend... and walking was a close second! Best wishes.

Thanks everyone! I have gotten some great advice on this site. I am making good friends with my heating pad right now, it really does help. I am going to get as much walking in as I can too, I think I hear people say that helps the most.