I finally got my insurance approval only to find out that my surgeon's hospital doesn't have availability until March! So now I'm scheduled for my band on March 6, 2013.

I've been doing a pre-op diet of 2 shakes and one small meal per day since Jan 2. So far only a couple mis-steps but I'm really looking forward to having the band as a tool to help me out. And I look forward to chatting with other March Bandsters!

I am feeling so sore and full of air so bloated. How long does it take before this feeling is gone? Ready for anything but broth and jello. Lol I am so happy surgery is behind me!

I am feeling so sore and full of air so bloated. How long does it take before this feeling is gone? Ready for anything but broth and jello. Lol I am so happy surgery is behind me!

For me it took 4 full days, every day I woke up a little better. I hate to sound like a broken record, but the more you move and walk the faster it dissipates! I now have mild gas symtoms, if I take too much fluid at once I can feel it. And the tightness and shoulder pain isn't completely gone but totally bearable. Hang in there!

Had surgery yesterday - no real pain - I would say a little pressure but all good. Was very nervous yesterday and arriving at the clinic did not help I would say. Got to clinic to find out I was having a surgeon that I had not even seen. I had researched all surgeons at the clinic so not a huge deal but was very nervous already so didnt help. Then the iv did not go in easy but I am banded - even had a little tomato soup today!

Had surgery yesterday - no real pain - I would say a little pressure but all good. Was very nervous yesterday and arriving at the clinic did not help I would say. Got to clinic to find out I was having a surgeon that I had not even seen. I had researched all surgeons at the clinic so not a huge deal but was very nervous already so didnt help. Then the iv did not go in easy but I am banded - even had a little tomato soup today!

So glad it went well! My surgery is Monday, looking forward to it.

I am feeling so sore and full of air so bloated. How long does it take before this feeling is gone? Ready for anything but broth and jello. Lol I am so happy surgery is behind me!

Jenny, I am day 5 and I feel so much better today. It takes time, but rest rest rest!

Hey March bandsters, how are you doing? It's March 15th which means about half of us are already banded! I hope everyone's doing well. I am 10 days post-op which for me means I can eat mushie food. Yay! Any other small victories?

Looking forward to joining you guys. Monday morning 3/18 @ 8:45am.

Took my bandages off today and had a shower - boy did that feel good - still have some shoulder tightness and one incision is a little tender but only had surgery Tuesday so not to bad.

Looking forward to joining you guys. Monday morning 3/18 @ 8:45am.

Good luck! You'll do great.

Looking forward to joining you guys. Monday morning 3/18 @ 8:45am.

Me too! At 10:15! Nervous!!!!

Looking forward to joining you guys. Monday morning 3/18 @ 8:45am.

Good luck ! You must feel like you've done your pre op diet forever !

Me too! At 10:15! Nervous!!!!

Good luck Rina!

Looking forward to joining you guys. Monday morning 3/18 @ 8:45am.

Good Luck to you!

For me it took 4 full days, every day I woke up a little better. I hate to sound like a broken record, but the more you move and walk the faster it dissipates! I now have mild gas symtoms, if I take too much fluid at once I can feel it. And the tightness and shoulder pain isn't completely gone but totally bearable. Hang in there!

I am 4 days post op and feeling much better although still very sore. Most of the bloating and gas are gone but not sure what is going on. It feels like hunger pains but I also feel full. They come on strong like stabbing pain and then go away. The Gas-X seems to help but not sure if it is gas or if I am not eating enough. Any one else gone through this???

I am 4 days post op and feeling much better although still very sore. Most of the bloating and gas are gone but not sure what is going on. It feels like hunger pains but I also feel full. They come on strong like stabbing pain and then go away. The Gas-X seems to help but not sure if it is gas or if I am not eating enough. Any one else gone through this???

Hi jenny I had sharp shoulder pains that were very intense. If the gas x helps it's probably that but if you're not sure call the doctor.