Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

I was banded yesterday (12-31). Lots of gas pain but incisions are just sore. No nausea, thank goodness. Just sitting back sipping my various liquids. I explanation to return to work Monday, if all goes well??

Congratulations and good luck with your recovery!

I'm set for December 17th! Right now I go from eating really bad, since I won't be able to later, to thinking I should already be trying to shrink my liver. I'm trying to learn everything I can.

December 17th is my bandiversary. Three years post OP. How are you feeling?

So I finally got a tight fill, maybe a little too tight.anyone know how long before out will be comfortable? -I was told by a friend your stomach swells and once that sswelling goes down it will not be so uncomfortable. Having a hard time getting anything down.

Everybody's body is different. I could actually eat solid food after a fill even though I was avised no too. Many times I did do liquids for two days, soft foods the next followed by solid foods. Usually a day or two to answer your question. Good luck.

A question related to eating after a fill and those who can eat whatever after a fill. If a person gets a fill, it is to tighten the upper pouch and block the opening more to the bottom portion of the stomach. Why is it a person can eat whatever? Is it whatever and just smaller portions, or any food and any amount?

Everybody's body is different. I could actually eat solid food after a fill even though I was avised no too. Many times I did do liquids for two days, soft foods the next followed by solid foods. Usually a day or two to answer your question. Good luck.

I got a tight fill ten days ago. The first four days were rough. I couldn't get much of anything down and trying to get it to stay down was even harder. After the swelling goes down it gets better. I still have a hard time with something's but happy to see weight coming off. However, I became dehydrated due to getting fluids to stay down. For me ice chips worked best for me and sugar free Gatorade. Concentrate on getting fluids and protein shakes down. It will be worth it in the end. Good luck. !