Hi Everyone. My time has come. My surgery is tomorrow Jan 22. I'm sooooo nervous. I'm not nervous about the surgery so much. I'm nervous about the life changes in my near future. I'm nervous not knowing what I'll be able to eat. I'm nervous about getting stuck. I'm nervous learning how to eat properly. Please all you vets tell me why I'm doing this. Give me words or wisdom and confidence.

Ps I have a goal of losing 80 pounds. And I would love to make that happen within the first year.

On my way

We will be there for you when you wake up

I'm banded. The worst part so far was the nausea from the anesthesia. And discomfort from the surgery. I'm sure ill heal all in good time. Thanks for the support.

You will be just fine, I agree with everything everyone has said! Everyone's journey is different, you have to find your own route! I am 5 weeks banded, had my first fill 3 days ago and am loving it! I had restriction before I even had my fill, which was great because it gave me the opportunity to get used to my new portion control life. I had one stuck incident which was my own fault( eating to fast) and learned real fast from that oops! To me it is all about how bad you want this to work, I'm so tired of failure over the years that I have convinced myself this is my LAST chance! So just follow the advice from your doctor, and listen to your tummy , it will tell you how much, when , what and what not to eat! You can do this and with all the support this place has to offer from newbies to expert banders, you have got it made! Good luck

Congratulations and welcome to banderland!!!! Keep healing and taking it easy.

Edited January 24, 201412 yr by Lady VS

Thank you. How long was everyone sore?

I was a bit sore for just a couple days, lots of bruises but nothing that wasn't anything more than just a little tender in spots.

Everything that was sore calmed within the first week, however, the port area (not the incision) is still sore but finally getting better. Not sure one has anything to do with the other, but I carry my weight more at my hips and below as opposed to my stomach area. Even with the soreness hanging on, I'm still happy I did it! NO REGRETS!! Enjoy the journey!!!

Thanks. I hope it ends within the first week. I hate being such a baby.

Hi Shelly!

Congrats on getting through the first few days! I am 8 days post op and my port area is still sore. I mostly notice it in the morning after waking from lying flat and then getting up. Once I move around the soreness lessens. Believe it or not you will get use to it and learn how to move your body so the soreness doesn't bother you. For me, things like sitting up straight and walking help. Bending hurts, so I do a lot of squatting when picking things up. I started mushy foods yesterday and I am so happy! I am feeling even more confident about my decision everyday, with or without the soreness. But I agree with everyone, it is such a small price to pay knowing the outcome is better health!

Yes, the soreness will go away gradually as will the bruising and eventually the scarring. Start practicing really hart on putting your spoon down between bites and taking small bites so you will be ready when you get real food