I had my surgery yesterday afternoon and thank God my recovery is going well. I took the advice that I saw posted here and started walking as soon as I could yesterday afternoon. I made myself walk every hour till bed and got up at seven and started again.

I am a little sore, still gassy, but I am off all pain relief right now even Tylenol. I am so excited for the journey... I did get on the scale and was five pounds up from yesterday, but that's all the liquids they pumped me with. My liquids are going down comfortably.

I can feel the Lap-band inside me which is a weird feeling, but I am sure I will adapt. The only time I feel pain from the incisions is when I go from sitting to standing or vice versa all the other times it's just a livable soreness. I am So glad to be on this journey!

Welcome and congratulations on making your health a priority:). I was banded almost six weeks ago and it's the best decision I have ever made for myself! Take it easy these first few days. Walk walk walk and get your fluids in:). You will be so happy with your new lifestyle:)

Congratulations and welcome to the other side ! Glad to hear all is going smoothly, mine was smooth too. Remember to rest, drink, walk, repeat. I just followed my Drs orders and the weight came off! Im very happy I was banded ! Good luck to you !!!

Congrats...... Hope yor recovery is smooth sailing. I'll be joining you on Wednesday reporting to hospital at 6... Surgery is at 7:30... Can't wait I'm ready to begin my new journey!

Welcome to the losers bench. I was banded 4 months ago. I found walking up stairs helped with the gas. Get plenty of rest and drink your water. You will be feeling awesome in no time flat.

Congrats on getting the surgery. Glad all is going well.

Congrats! I'll be getting banded in 6 days! I hope I feel as good as you do post-op

Thank you, Praying for great surgeries and recoveries for those of you that have them coming up.

I will say I am getting great rest, I usually don't remember my dreams but I have the last couple of days... The only downside is I'm eating foods in them but they are high protein meals. I'm not hungry and I find it hard to finish what's on my clear liquid diet.

My friend told me her band feels tighter in the morning or when she is stressed. She said she usually can't eat in the morning but can as the day progresses and it feels a little looser. She is five years in and at her goal. Is that what most people experience?

I dont know about anyone else, but yes my band is tighter in the AM. Ive read somewhere that its because as you sleep, muscles, organs etc get compressed onto the band = tightness. Most people drink a hot drink in the AM to start loosing up the band, later can eat a little food and eat more as the day goes on. Glad to hear all is going well with you, good luck !!

Welcome to banderland!!!!