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Hello everyone I am back! Had my surgery on the 10 of April and an doing great have lost 15 pounds. Went to doctor yesterday and he said I was doing great. The only question I had to all of you that has had your band longer than I have is, how long did the swelling in your stomach take to go away?

It seems to be down in the morning and back up in the evening, my incisions are looking good, no redness and smaller that I thought they would be. I get my first fill on May 5 . I am very happy to have taken this step in my life. The gas was the worst thing that I had to deal with, but have not been able to sleep on either of my sides it feel like everything falls to that side I am trying to lay on so I am sleeping in the recliner...small price to pay. My husband is the best, always at my side taking care of me. well hope to hear from someone about this swelling. The doc said it would take about three weeks or so but just wanted to see if anyone else experienced this.

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I had alot of swelling in my stomach too and it did take about 3 weeks to go away as well. I was very surprised when I couldn't button my pants at first!

Welcome to bandland and good luck!

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