Hello Everyone, I got banded yesterday! Woo hoo. Everything went pretty well. Dr. Ren was amazing and so nice. The only thing so far has been that my back hurts like crazy. I wasn't able to sleep at all last night. Those hospital beds are horrible. I'm home now and I have been walking around and drinking water just fine. Propel has been really great. Oh, and the other weird thing is that I had cotton mouth all day yesterday, but I'm back to good now. Good luck to everyone!

My sister and I were banded 9/14 so only 4 days out, but we feel kinda "yucky"! We just don't feel good when we eat or drink anything! (and we are taking it slowly). The best I feel is when I'm asleep! Ha! Of course I get a lower backache then I guess I lay different to compensate for the stomach pain. When will I feel good again?

I'm feeling OK...I had surgery the same day as you and your sister. I'm still in pain, my port incision hurts the most. I try to get up and walk, walk, walk as much as I can. Even if it's up and down the rows here at school (I'm a teacher).

I'm doing okay with drinking my liquids...not sure how to help you with that! Maybe someone else has some tips

Thanks, I guess maybe I'm a wimp...I can't imagine working! I'm at home whining.

I probably should have taken an extra day off...but I wanted to be here for the kids...they started our State Testing today.

I'm also ready to get rid of this weight...I've been waiting since March for this day! I figure, the faster I recover, the faster I'll be able to do things!