Hi, I was banded on Thursday 2/21. I'm a 32 year old mom and have 2 preschoolers and a wonderful, supportive husband. I was just looking for a band buddy who was banded around the same time so we could share experiences.

I haven't weighed myself since surgery an will probably wait til Monday morning but I'm so anxious to see the number on the scale! Oh - one last this- I'm hoping to lose 90lbs. (I already lost 20 thought the preop diets)

Hi there, I was banded on the same day as you!! I am a 35 year old mother of a ten year old boy, my boyfriend is also being extremely supportive!! I would love to be your band buddy!!

Can I join your buddy group? Was banded in 2/18, I'm 31, and have a very supportive husband and 6 year old sweet boy. Would love to have some/ give some support to fellow banders. On day 6, was recovering nicely, but now have some type of pain to the left of the incision. ..hurts when I take deep breaths, yawns, etc. Any advice what that could be. It's constant. Hoping I didn't over do it yesterday with my super mom attitude.

Can I join your buddy group? Was banded in 2/18, I'm 31, and have a very supportive husband and 6 year old sweet boy. Would love to have some/ give some support to fellow banders. On day 6, was recovering nicely, but now have some type of pain to the left of the incision. ..hurts when I take deep breaths, yawns, etc. Any advice what that could be. It's constant. Hoping I didn't over do it yesterday with my super mom attitude.

This will be great to help me stay on task! I think I need to log on on my computer to accept your friends request. I usually am on my iPhone. I will be on the computer in a little but and figure it out. Just wondering when you all are planning going back to work(of you are)? I am supposed to back Monday, but if I'm not up to it, I'll just have to call out sick. I'm a teacher so I'm really trying to take off as little as possible.

I'm also planning on going back, but my sister in-law works with me and has offered to drive and watch out for m ed to see hoe I do. I'm very fortunate with family support. I am concerned though. Anyway, excited to have you as a Lab-band sista! I'm Emily be the way and use Facebook the most. Find me under Emily Wood in Chesnee, SC.

My Dr suggested I take two weeks off, but I am a nurse and have to restrain patients on a regular basis so that won't be good for my incisions! My name is Kelly and I will look you up on facebook

NurseKelly I'm a nursing assistant. I too took two weeks off, I'm hoping that's enough time although if these stri-strips ( not sure if I spelled that right) don't full off before then I'm not going back. I work 11-7a on Peds and I'm the only nursing assistant, don't think it will work for me

Hey, I'd love to join in too. I was banded on 2-18. Have lots of support at home from my husband and daughter, and when the older children come home they are great too. But none of them have a clue about lapbanding, and so it is nice to discuss the things that come up with those of you who do.

I have one more day of the clear liquid diet before my doctor allows full liquids. I am so anxious to have a bit of yogurt or pudding along with milk products. One more day!

Hey, since we are all new. What does your belly look like? I have 6 little incisions. 2 of them are about 2" 3 are just like one cm, and the last one is about an inch. Then I am so totally bruised all around the larger 2 incisions.

I'd love to hear about everyone else's artwork on their tummies.

Hi Cindy, I also would love to be band buddies witha all. I had my surgery on 2/21 and I too have had the pain shift around, and the most is at my port sight, which everyone says is normal. I now have a bit of bruising but its not spreading, so I believe that is good. I keep ice packs going most of the day, I have 5 incisions, 4 are smaller but i do have one thats much bigger than the others and asode from the port area, that big one can get painful too.

I can finally get out of bed on my own, with out Hubbies help ! So day by day it goes =)

Linda

I was able to get out of bed on my own today too Booyah! It was great to be independent again, but I don't know if I pushed myself too hard today, or if the gas is shifting because I am in a lot of pain right now, more than I have experienced since the surgery. I did have a hernia repair, and its my diaphragm that seems to hurt right now, so maybe that's it?

I only have three incisions in a half moon shape at the top of my stomach, the incisions don't really hurt at all, just the inside that does. They haven't started bruising yet....so I don't' know if they will.

I am already getting tired of clear fluids, but am not allowed to start on full fluids until Wednesday Gonna need a lot of support to make it till then! I am glad to hear everyone is fairing well, and am excited to have buddies from this point forward!

Dave here and had surgery on the 19th. Feeling better except for the horrible neck and shoulder pain on one side. Feels like a pinched nerve. Was told it was gas? It's the only thing holding me back. Dlpleasants@fcps.edu

@Dave, heating pad, upper-body stretching, gax-ex, and if you have someone to rub your shoulders and upper back, that helps the most, especially a little elbow action.

I have heard a lot of people experience this pain. I hope it goes away!!

Hi all. Im pre-op 3/11. Whats with the gas pain everyone speaks of? And why in upper torso??? thanks

Hi all. Im pre-op 3/11. Whats with the gas pain everyone speaks of? And why in upper torso??? thanks

Hello! When the doctor does the surgery, he has to pump your abdomen full of gas. This gets trapped in different areas and seems to accumulate in our shoulders at times. Walking is the best way to get rid of it. It can last for even a couple of weeks, but mine seems to be on the minimal side at this point. The more you belch, the better because that gets it out. This pain is very uncomfortable for some of us, not so much for others.