Hello all....well....it finally happened! Was banded on the 12th at 10am...had to spend the night because of my sleep apnea but was released at 10am the following morning...I must say that the first 12 hours post op was really rough. I was very nauseated and had a lot of pain and gas. It started to make a turn around though and I have felt good since. I am able to take my liquid diet along with some jello, pudding and yogurt...no problems at all. I truly feel great......back to work tomorrow night if all goes well. I weighed in at 288 pre-op. Hoping to get down to at least 190-195. I used the Gas-X thin strips, sipped on prune juice and did a lot of walking for the gas. Used rice socks on my upper abdomen and shoulders for the gas pain....helped a lot. I found that the morphine post op was making me more nauseated and giving me a headache....I did much better with the liquid Lortab. I am still taking the liquid Lortab but not every 4 hours. I can go about 6-8 hours now. I am looking forward to reading all the info and advice on here and sharing my own story also. Thanks for all your help everyone! :clap2: :whoo:

HI.

I got baned on the 12th as well. I have a few more pounds to lose but I'm starting off about the same as you. I am so excited about this and losing the weight. How are you feeling now that it is 5 days out? I still have gas issues and my right side is still a bit sore but other than that I'm doing ok.

:whoo::clap2:Congrats on the banding...I wish you much success on your journey:car: