Hello all

I was banded yesterday and the surgery went smooth, better than I expected. I was so anxious and nervous in the waiting area, but luckily I found comfort on a patient who was going to have the lapband done as well. His family was there for support and they had thad the procedure done in 2005 and 2006, They had success and NO complications! His uncle was there as well and he had lost like 180 pounds !!! since 2005.

So finally wen I went to the operating room about 12:35 I was still nervous but before I knew it they woke me up and it was done!. I had no pain in my stomach at all, just a little discomfort on my neck area and left shoulder side. When they took me to the recovery room it was about 2PM. my vision was very blurry but it did clear up eventually. My mouth was very dry, thankfully I was able to take some sips of Water about an hour later and it went down well. My surgeon came by to see me, and I asked her about my liver ,( knowing that I followed the pre-op diet 75% of the time) but she said it was very small. I did lose 12 pounds though.

I was able to walk and sit without paun and and I left the hospital about 5:00 PM. When I got home I had some Soup broth and it went down well, I was careful with my sips and played close attention to my body, I felt full and I saved some for later.

Over all I had 5 small incisions not sure were my port is, I can't feel it yet and I forgot to ask. I am assuming its on my left side abdomen with the little heart shaped band.

This morning I woke with a little pain on my abdomen where the incisions are nothing major took some liquid pain medication that was prescribed. I haven't experience any gas yet or I think I haven't LOL . I feel very positive about this and I am getting ready to throw away those women size 20 pants, I AM NOT going back there no more!

Welcome welcome! Congratulations!

Awesome!!! Welcome to banderland!!!! Happy healing.

My surgery went just as easy on the same day but now I feel like my whole body aches. Like all the muscles. Are you experiencing anything like that?

/k

My surgery went just as easy on the same day but now I feel like my whole body aches. Like all the muscles. Are you experiencing anything like that?

/k

Yes I am feeling it now, not that bad but I feel the aches, like if you had a big workout. I also feel some a bit pressure high in my chest. ( before the boobs) Do you ?

Yes I am feeling it now, not that bad but I feel the aches, like if you had a big workout. I also feel some a bit pressure high in my chest. ( before the boobs) Do you ?

I don't have that pressure feeling, but the body aches got really bad until now 3rd day out, I'm starting to feel better. Whole core area hurts when I cough or laugh, though!

Makes it hard to watch my favorite TV shows.

K

All right well I hope it goes away..I haven't been feeling the Big hunger yet , but I am starting to get an appetite now . 6 more days of liquid uhh can't wait to move to the purée stage !

Hi new banders, so happy for you! Have a nice healing weekend. I'm so glad I chose myself and my health in this way. It's been four months and I still feel very excited about this process of transformation. Here's to spring, renewal and healthy futures!