Hi everyone, I'm starting this because we are mid way through the month so I'm guessing about half of us have had the procedure done. The October Bandsters thread has been really great with all the positive comments, suggestions and support. It would be great to keep that community going.

I'm two days post surgery. My pain meds are working fine. The surgery was easier than I expected and I hope the recovery keeps going as well.

How is everyone?

Hi! First of all good on you for making the choice to change your life! Keep your wound clean 2 or 3 times a day and clean it off with alcohol rub or witch hazel! Any sort of antiseptic then let it dry off naturally once it's nice and dry put neosporin on it do this every morning and especially before you go to bed every night! You have Fluid build up which is normal you may have a slight infection in which your doctor will give you antibiotics the more the fluid comes out the quicker you will heal! The fluid is your body trying to heal the wound don't be alarmed! It may also have small amounts of blood as well also nothing to worry about! Just keep your wound clean and try to get as much air on it as possible! Another tip is once your wound is fully healed and the scar is red start putting bio oil on it this will help with your scaring and any itching! I think by the time you get to your Dr you will be in good shape! Keep us updated and welcome to your new journey on this path called life!! Well done for jumping on the band wagon!

Are you a doctor? Or a nurse maybe?

Hello! I banded on 24 Oct. I am still experiencing nausea and pain on my left side. I have stuck to diet and not deviated at all. I think I underestimated the recovery time on this. I've lost 11 lbs , but I think it's because I'm not eating much because I am always nauseous

Hello! I banded on 24 Oct. I am still experiencing nausea and pain on my left side. I have stuck to diet and not deviated at all. I think I underestimated the recovery time on this. I've lost 11 lbs ' date=' but I think it's because I'm not eating much because I am always nauseous[/quote']

No nausea but dear that pain sucks butt on the left side. I hope u feel better I walk a lot. Mil box 3 times a day and walk the dog. Are u on pain meds? That could make u have nausea.

ladys and gentlemen,,, it is 5:19 AM here in aus and i am UP and in my GYM gear and about to HEAD TO THE GYM,, hells yea,, after a week of telling myself i will i finally am i am GOING to loose 2inches by my cadet reunion,,

The Dr said I am probably walking too much :/. He told me to cut back to lessen up on the pain. I am on pain meds and anti nausea but I'm not a big fan of feeling out of it. So, just trudging through for now ....

I was just thinking. I've read about others who have their abdomen wrapped. I wasn't given that option. I wonder if it would help with my left side port pain. When I walk, I sometimes feel better if I hold my side.

I'm with you, a lot of pain at the port site I press a pillow against the area when I move and that's helping but I still can't lay down. I've been sleeping in a recliner.

Can't wait till I feel normal again!

I hear ya! If I ever hear someone say that lapband is the easy way out is gonna get popped in the mouth. This is not easy. It's one of the hardest things I've done. I can't wait to feel normal again....

Well Y'all I am officially on the other side!

I was banded Oct 26th.....

Tpenny90 lol I agree. I'm a pastor but I'd have no trouble taking someone out if they this is the easy way! We will all feel normal again soon!

Sammyd, how are you? We're you banded today? Hope everything went smoothly!

Sherry, I was banded the 26th as well, how are you feeling? I'm still sore but it's getting better each day...

I was banded Oct 26th.....

Me to how do u feel?

Sammyd' date=' how are you? We're you banded today? Hope everything went smoothly!

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Hey Jessica!

Yes I was Banded at around Noon today. Feeling a lot better than I thought. Still on my way home. A little discomfort in the port site but all and all I feel fine