May 3, for me!

That sounds terrible. I'm glad you decided to share your story so that people know what signs to look for on what is not normal. I feel like I was being a baby now after hearing that. Hope all goes well from here on out!

Awww, no, I'm sure you weren't being a baby!! Pain is very personal and real to you no matter what

Here's to all of us healing and feeling better soon!

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.

And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.

Hi everyone' date=' I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.

And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.[/quote']

I was surprised to hear about the fluids in the band too...I thought he told me he doesn't put any fluid in the band to start with but perhaps I heard him wrong. Did he mention anything to you in the hospital Cat?

May 15th just feel bloated otherwise ok

I did mine may 16th and i was.scard but everything went well

So I'm feeling better and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long they recommend to not go swimming? I have the glue stuff not stitches. I know I can ask my dr just curious right now?

So I'm feeling better and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long they recommend to not go swimming? I have the glue stuff not stitches. I know I can ask my dr just curious right now?

My doc said 6-8 weeks

May 20. Tomorrow at 9:30am very excited.

So I'm feeling better and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long they recommend to not go swimming? I have the glue stuff not stitches. I know I can ask my dr just curious right now?

My post op instructions said no baths, hot tubs, or swimming for one week. I think that's a little soon, but it's doctor's orders. BTW, I work for a school and have summers off, but scheduled my surgery in May so I could swim/lay out all summer long! Priorities! LOL

So I'm feeling better and I'm wondering if anyone knows how long they recommend to not go swimming? I have the glue stuff not stitches. I know I can ask my dr just curious right now?

My post op instructions are no submersion for at least two weeks...they need to make sure your surgical sites are completely healed...you can get a bad infection if your not careful. check with your doc...maybe they're healed up!!

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty?

Hi - I had assumed it was empty as well - so I didn't quite get it when they were talking about removing fluid. I asked him about it, and he said they usually "prime" it a bit... he did take out 4cc of fluid leaving my band empty for now.

So yeah, it was a surprise to me as well - I thought he had said no fluid as well, Leanne!! So you must have some as well, which may explain your very full feeling!

Hi - I had assumed it was empty as well - so I didn't quite get it when they were talking about removing fluid. I asked him about it' date=' and he said they usually "prime" it a bit... he did take out 4cc of fluid leaving my band empty for now.

So yeah, it was a surprise to me as well - I thought he had said no fluid as well, Leanne!! So you must have some as well, which may explain your very full feeling![/quote']

Well neato...that's kind of neat really. How are you feeling today?

Someone on a previous post, who had my same surgeon, said he puts fluid in the band at surgery too. I, of course, forgot to ask, but I'm sure he did it in mine too. That's probably why I don't feel hungry in the morning or between meals (which is VERY uncommon for me). I don't think I'll get a fill at my follow up appointment in a week. Why mess with a good thing, right?!

That just made me think of a new topic. For those of you post surgery....When do you go for your first doctor's appointment? Are you going to have a fill?

Mine was one week later. No fill until my next appointment at 6 weeks. I had 2 ccs put in at surgery. The only thing he did at the first appointment was remove the staples.