I was hoping this would bring people together that were being banded in September for support, issues, etc. Hope to hear how everyone is doing and where they are at. Have and wonderful evening. Hope all is well.

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah, I'm 31 years old, and I was just banded two days ago, on Sept. 24th. I live in central Illinois with my husband and two kids, and I work full time as a Registered Nurse on a cardiac intensive care unit.

I look forward to forging this journey with you all!

Congratulations on your lapband! Hope all is going well for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery

Hi Everyone, My name Amy. I am 32 years old. I will be banded tomorrow. I live in Clinton, Missouri with my son. I am a full time student working on degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Sitting in front of a computer for several hours a day has not helped me lose weight of course, but now that I am nearing the end I do not have as many hours of homework. 11 more classes to go so getting banded now is the perfect time.

Congratulations Amy on your lapband and your soon to have College Degree. That is Awesome!!! Best of luck to you. Please let us know how your surgery goes. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Hi Everyone! I was banded Sept 3rd. I'm trying to get through band hell. I can eat whatever I want and I'm ready for my fill. It's scheduled for Oct. 9th. I've been lucky with my recovery process. It's been very uneventful. I'm losing a little, but that kinda slowed down when I entered the mushie phase of the diet. I've had a chicken breast and did fine with it. I'm looking forward to seeing how we all progress and I'm always looking for support and hope I can provide some in return!

Surgery went well. I am back home now. I have some pain in my shoulder and from the gas. My incisions are not really to bad now that I am not being rocked in the car. I am drinking my ounce of fluids every 15 minutes and will be walking as much as possible.

Surgery went well. I am back home now. I have some pain in my shoulder and from the gas. My incisions are not really to bad now that I am not being rocked in the car. I am drinking my ounce of fluids every 15 minutes and will be walking as much as possible.

Welcome home Amy! Try not to overdo it over the next few days, that was the hardest part for me to deal with. Try to walk around as often as you can, it really does help with the gas pains.

Thanks Sarah.

I have been doing a little walking, but mostly I have been on the couch with a heating pad on my back and shoulder. It is feeling a little better now. I am glad that my meds make me sleepy. I had a 2 hour nap and that really helped.I plan on walking in the yard tomorrow, since it was not possible today.