hey guys,

so I was banded 21st of June 2014 - I would love to here your story so far as you guys seem to be really close to me or a few weeks further;

what was your progress as far as pain and mobility in days after the surgery?

I have to go back to work next week Monday so I would have had officially 9 days rest, will I be ok to go back? I feel like I am getting better everyday (3 days post op) but I am worried, as my work days are 8hrs long with a 45min drive there and back.

thanks for reading look forward to your reply's

I had pretty bad gas pains for about 9 days...and was most swollen throat wise on days 4 & 5. Have your meds and a heating pad ready...and walk every hour. The liquid phase is the worst, because I ended up getting my hunger back towards day 6..once I was on mushies, my energy came back and I felt less like a zombie. Now, I feel fine..still a little tender 2 weeks out, but feeling energetic!

Congratulations on your surgery.

I am 8 days post op and went to work today. It was just a training and I got to sit most of the time so it wasn't too bad. I had to drive an hour there and had no problems doing it. As for the pain, it has eased up quite a bit, but still feel it some.

Good luck going back to work. I think you will do fine if your job isn't too physical.

hey guys, so I was banded 21st of June 2014 - I would love to here your story so far as you guys seem to be really close to me or a few weeks further; what was your progress as far as pain and mobility in days after the surgery? I have to go back to work next week Monday so I would have had officially 9 days rest, will I be ok to go back? I feel like I am getting better everyday (3 days post op) but I am worried, as my work days are 8hrs long with a 45min drive there and back. thanks for reading look forward to your reply's

You should be good. I had mint June 6 and took 3 days off and couple 1/2 days. I also had 45 min drive.

I'm feeling good. I've lost about 24 pounds s far. Good luck

@@Junebug36 - thank you, Luckily I have been ok with the gas pain I had a little last night in the left shoulder but apart form that no real issue there cant wait to get to the energetic stage..!

@@joylove - great to hear, I did feel so much better today so I have a little more confidence in going back to work, I am a venue manager so I am always busy and running around but I am sure my perks of the job will allow me to sit for a few days...lol

@plopez- 24lb great...! back to work so soon don't think I could have gone back after 3 days, you go girl..lol

I have a few more questions, I would love to here your experiences on -

when did you remove the plaster/bandage? did you remove the tape also? did you have tape? I am at the 5 day stage now where you can shower but ended up having a strip wash as I was worried about not knowing the above answers?

also where are your ports and incisions located? I have 2 incisions below my breast centred and the other 3 are on my left hand side of my body - think my port is quite high? its just below my rib cage on the left

let me know thanks guys

I could shower from day 1...but had no bandages. Instead I have 3 incisions that appeared glued together with clear glue like covering. It kept them dry. I was instructed no bath or hot tub for 1st week.

Mine are all right below my breast area.

Hi I was banded two days ago. June 28th. I am up walking around. A bit sore but no major pain. I feel fine. Tired sometimes so I will rest. I am drinking well and small sips through your my day. I have lost about 20 lbs now. And only two days post op being banded. Keep I. Touch

Kayleena