I am getting banded tomorrow! I can't believe it's here... Although nervous about the unpleasantries of surgery, I am ready for the first day of my new life.

I did a little alarmed though when the nurse told me bring loose pants cos i will be huge and puffy from the air they use to pump you up during surgery.... Is it that bad? I understand that is why you get gas pain etc, but will I be waking around like michelin man? It's hard enough being large without them making you larger haha.

Anyone got any advice on what to expect in that sense? How long until you deflate?

I have a heat pad and Gas X ready for gas pain.

Not quite Michelin man, but elastic waist would be in order.

I was just banded on dec 6th. I was able to wear the same clothes home that I came in with. I feel bloated more above my waist than below. Hope this helps

i was banded thrusday i wore a maxi dress and some boyshorts for unnies. best idea ever even if it was 50degrees when i went home.

I was banded tuesday. I would say that clothing didn't matter, I came home in the same comfy stuff I wore there. The gas is more painful than puffy, if that makes sense?

I was banded yesterday and I wore some comfy, elastic waist pants. I was glad I wore them. I felt bigger after the procedure.

I was banded last Friday and used the same clothing I wore to the hospital! The only pain I've had is gas pain, but I walked day and night in the hospital, took 2 gas x twice a day, and peppermint tea which really helped. At home, a heating pad works to relive gas! Don't worry, you'll be fine! God bless and good luck!

I was banded on wednesday & wore a loose comfy shirt and a pair of sweats that were slightly too baggy. I didnt feel any different afterwards, just groggy. but my clothes were already uber roomy to begin with. I suggest someone wear something stretchy/roomy & comfy, just not tight or belted.