I am a massage nut...and usually get one once a month. But I am just shy of 2 weeks from being banded and I'm wondering when it will be safe to lie on my stomach for and hour with someone pressing hard on my back. Anyone have any experience with this?

I had my first massage at about 2 weeks out. It was wonderful!

Ok, a bit OT, but I have never had the joy of having a massage. I have always been too embarrassed about my fat rolls. I guess that is something I have to look forward to after my weight comes off. I can make it one of my rewards.

Ii've had a couple of massages since being banded and have had no negative experiences...I do inform the therapist beforehand, though.

I had my first massage at about 2 weeks out. It was wonderful!

Wow, that would not have worked for me. I had a hard time just lying on my stomach to sleep for the first two weeks, nevermind someone pushing on my back! I think I would've been really touchy about people touching me during that period. I tried to move as little as possible. I probably would've waited a month before getting a massage.

Hi,

I'm a massage therapist. If you're uncomfortable on your stomach, ask your therapist if she can do your back while you lie on your side. Are you comfortable laying on your side? Or if that won't work, perhaps she can do your back while you are in a sitting position.

As a therapist, I would try to make an effort to perform an effective massage and be open to trying different positions which are comfortable for my client.

Good luck. I firmly believe everyone needs a good massage...

I had a chair massage not long after my surgery, but have never had a full body massage.

I have had 2 massages in past two weeks, NO PROBLEMS. I just tell the massusse when she looks at my stomach that I just got back from IRAQ.

I am a week out, and had a massage yesterday. I tried laying on my stomach in bed ahead of time just to make sure I could do it. But I had no problems at all. And, it was GREAT!