Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.

Just got home from the hospital. Officially banded baby! No complications' date=' no hernias and barely any gas pains which resolved as soon as I got up to go the bathroom.[/quote']

Congrats!!! Glad things went well. I'm 9 days post op and things get better each and every day. The journey begins, welcome aboard!

Congrats! Welcome to the other side!

Thanks everyone. It was a great experience and I can't wait to work my band and get healthy again!

My upper abdomen hurts a lot. It feels like my skin is on fire. The pain meds I'm on isn't cuting it. Going to call the doctor.

My upper abdomen hurts a lot. It feels like my skin is on fire. The pain meds I'm on isn't cuting it. Going to call the doctor.

Hope you feel better.

Hope you feel better

Lady... How r u feeling?

My upper abdomen hurts a lot. It feels like my skin is on fire. The pain meds I'm on isn't cuting it. Going to call the doctor.

Please keep us posted. Feel better!

Thanks everyone. I'm taking 2 oxycode per 4 hours with tylenol and it's not even touching the pain. The surgeon told me they have to cut through muscle and my port is right there too, so that's what causing the pain. I haven't been hungery though! Been sipping on my liquids and carrying a water bottle with me while I walk around the house. Next time, bowel regimen! Fun times!!

Hi all! I had my surgery Monday and am im feeling good. I'm still sore and take pain meds to help me get comfortable I took milk of magnesia this am so today is the first day of bowl movement (sorry if tmi). I'm getting my liquids in but occasionally do feel gassy

How is everyone doing today? I am 10 days post op already. I feel great. A little hungry but getting better each day.

Still in pain. Had surgery Wednesday. No gas pain just sore where my port it. Taking pain meds and trying to relax. I think I'll ask my hubby to drive me to get a pedicure. I need one!

Melidawn' date=' I am in Texas - Fort Worth[/quote']

I'm in Fort Worth too. I'm scheduled for 2/7.

Melidawn' date=' I am in Texas - Fort Worth[/quote']

I'm in Fort Worth too. I'm scheduled for 2/7.

WOW! It almost 4 weeks now since I got banded, it is the best decision I ever made in my life, not hungry in the morning, and my meals are small and slow and I am full of energy, so far since surgery I lost 24 lbs.