I just had my lap-band surgery on Friday. I'm feeling pretty good. A little soreness and gas pressure from the gas used during surgery. I'm having a tough time sleeping on my back because I'm too sore to sleep on my side. I'm not hungry at all, so I'm doing okay with liquids. Totally grossed out on the Advantage Vanilla shake yesterday, but liked the chocolate one today. I thought I'd be able to go to work tomorrow, but now I'm thinking i will be too sore. Hope the weight starts falling off!

Sounds like you have the best approach possible. Good luck. Each day will be better by large margins. Take care of yourself.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop lodum.

Hey Lodum! I got banded on Monday, and so far I'm doing well. I think the worst part of the whole thing is that I can't lay down flat (I can't get up) and the gas! What the heck is that in my shoulder? lol. I mean how did it get up there? haha, well today is Wednesday and I'm actually doing well. Like I said it's really just the gas pain and my stomach growling that is bothering me. I'm the same with the food -- not really hungry. Just sipping on Water and liquids.

Take care and Good luck!

Congrats on getting banded, Muse. I totally know what you mean about the gas. Funny that your shoulder hurts worse than where you were cut open, huh? The gas gets better, although in the morning is still pretty strong for me. I'm starting to have a bit of hunger, but it subsides with the liquids. I'm probably not drinking enough water or something. Ate some jello yesterday and had pain afterwards. Not sure if it was related or not. I'm definitely ready for some more substantial liquids - come on tomorrow!

Hi lodum! How was the rest of yesterday? How's today going now? Did you fly to your surgery? I have a 5+ hour flight...but the good news...I'm leaving tomorrow!!

Hey. I'm very lucky that I did not have to fly. But, I did have about an hour drive home from the hospital. I'd probably need to get pretty drugged up for a flight home!

I made it about 6 hours at work yesterday. It felt great just to get home and stretch out a bit. I'm doing much better today and expect to stay the whole day.

I wish you well!

here here! so what is the average amount of time that everyone has to be on clear liquids?