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?

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....

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....

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....

I too was surprised at the healing time thing. I was expecting 2 maybe 3 days but crap...here it is...exactly 1 week to the day and I can honestly say I feel like my REAL self again. I slept in bed last night very well and could easily turn in any direction. I can see why it takes awhile now on the inside to heal. My surgeon said it was very similar to gall bladder surgery. I had that surgery years ago and that didnt even slow me down hardly so was expecting the same her. I have been so tired too!

Anyway...the pain meds were doing a number on me so i quit them on day 3 and started to feel better immediately but still so tired....slept alot etc.

While I feel good now...I still feel like I could take a refresher nap in the afternoon...LOL as I am very tired now and its only 5:45pm.. I clean houses for my job so I have to take time off as that is physical. They say 6 weeks from vacuuming but am going to see what dr says about 4 weeks tmr. I had no idea that was an issue either but definitely effects my job and had to inform all my clients.

It will get better in a few more days. Honestly..I was so tired and out of it...I didnt even walk.. outside of household tasks and kids..that was about it so far.

Take care though...it will get better

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....

LOL! Penny.. I feel the SAME way!!!

and so happy things went well for you Sammy! and Grats on all recently banded!! so exciting

I too was surprised at the healing time thing. I was expecting 2 maybe 3 days but crap...here it is...exactly 1 week to the day and I can honestly say I feel like my REAL self again. I slept in bed last night very well and could easily turn in any direction. I can see why it takes awhile now on the inside to heal. My surgeon said it was very similar to gall bladder surgery. I had that surgery years ago and that didnt even slow me down hardly so was expecting the same her. I have been so tired too!

Anyway...the pain meds were doing a number on me so i quit them on day 3 and started to feel better immediately but still so tired....slept alot etc.

While I feel good now...I still feel like I could take a refresher nap in the afternoon...LOL as I am very tired now and its only 5:45pm.. I clean houses for my job so I have to take time off as that is physical. They say 6 weeks from vacuuming but am going to see what dr says about 4 weeks tmr. I had no idea that was an issue either but definitely effects my job and had to inform all my clients.

It will get better in a few more days. Honestly..I was so tired and out of it...I didnt even walk.. outside of household tasks and kids..that was about it so far.

Take care though...it will get better

Could you get a canister type vacuum? Pulling a canister around might be just as bad though.

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

congratulatons!!! Hope you are doing ok!

every one i get my first fill tomorrow :/ not sure what to expect

I was banded Oct 26th.....

Having gas issues....does this ever ease up?

Having gas issues....does this ever ease up?

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weighed myself for the first time since surgery (13 October) and I'm down 6 pounds!! So exicted!

1week tomorrow! Yes I feel great. 13.5 pounds. Yes I have gas but I am working that out. Mushies are so good. Bought a baby nenji and it does a great job pureeing. Still 1/2 cup is a lot to.get in. Today I took in about 785 calories. That is a hundred more than yesterday. I am going to keep my calorie count down, but eat protien first as much as possible. I am so surprised this has not been bad at all. Lemons are proablly not going to be on my daily food lust.. I have always loved them and eat one often. Maybe I will fined a way to included them and grapefruit later. I really like the site. I would like to have a Collin County Texas buddy.

Lilbrigy,

You will be fine. I was scared to death, but it was not bad at all. The will put a numbing spray on your port and then inject saline. Then you will drink some water to make sure you can swallow it ok. Let them know how hungry you have been and how long between meals. Your goal shouldn't be to always get fills, but to get to the point where you aren't physically hungry all the time and can be satisfied for several hours at a time. Good luck! Let me know how you do!

No I'm not a dr or a nurse lol I have had 5 surgeries C-section, lap band, port replacement, tummy tuck and another port replacement! And I had the same thing happen I am so good at looking after my incisions now I barley have any scaring! I just don't want you to get stressed out you have just made an amazing choice to change your life and go forward with your weight loss journey all that swelling will be gone soon

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

Welcome!! Now this is where your journey begins and there is a lot of support on this site even for a vet like me! I wish I had found it sooner

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....

OMG the amount of times I have heard that over 7 years let me tell you!! There is nothing easy about this at all! it's just a tool it's not the be all and fix all! Because if you do not use it as you are suppose to use it you will fail! I know plenty of fat people with Lap band! Got it done for all the wrong reasons, thinking it was going to be a quick fix!! So I'm with you on that one!

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I'm not a dr or a nurse lol I have had 5 surgeries C-section' date=' lap band, port replacement, tummy tuck and another port replacement! And I had the same thing happen I am so good at looking after my incisions now I barley have any scaring! I just don't want you to get stressed out you have just made an amazing choice to change your life and go forward with your weight loss journey all that swelling will be gone soon[/quote']

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You will be fine. I was scared to death, but it was not bad at all. The will put a numbing spray on your port and then inject saline. Then you will drink some water to make sure you can swallow it ok. Let them know how hungry you have been and how long between meals. Your goal shouldn't be to always get fills, but to get to the point where you aren't physically hungry all the time and can be satisfied for several hours at a time. Good luck! Let me know how you do![/quote']

Great advice!! Just to add to that I find I don't get restriction straight away it usually kicks in the next day for me so when I sip my water after fill I can do it easily the next day is the next day everyone is different! It happen to me recently I walked out of the Dr office feeling good the next day could barely swallow I had to go back 4 days later to get some out! SueBee is so right you have to find your comfort spot they may take a few goes! But keep getting your fills done this will be what makes you successful good luck getting your fills does not hurt either and it's all very quick!