I was banded on 8/28 and after 3+ weeks of port pain I feel great today. In most of the posts I have read folks had very little pain after a few days but not me - just lucky I guess. My doctor said everything is healing well - I just happened to have more pain than most.

I just feel so grateful

~ that after a long struggle with the insurance company I was covered which allowed me more time to research

~ no more pain and no more pain meds

~ for knowing which friends and family that I could count on

~ for a boss who didn't ask questions about my 'procedure', respected my privacy and said to take as much time as I needed

~ for losing 24 pounds! when my only goal during this period was to heal and not throw up :-)

~ and for all you wonderful lapbandtalk people

Thats great Shelby! Glad you are doing so well.I love my band and this site. Donna

I'm glad to hear you are finally comfortable.

Great attitude!!