I am officially on the other side, had the surgery on 10/25.

I feel great and can honestly say that the discomfort was minimal. Today I walked the track at school and did a quarter mile. Totaly off any pain medication after the second day and still on the liquid diet (thank god for sugar free jello).

For all those that are still traveling the road to banding - hang in there, it will be here before you know it.

I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks to all the people on this forum, it makes the journey much more pleasent knowing there are others who are willing to share their experiences.

If I can be of help to anyone, please let me know.

374 - Start of Journey - 3/07

348 - Day of Surgey - 10/25

338 - 5 days after Surgery - 10/30

Congratulations Fred. You've already lost ten pounds since surgery. That's fabulous.

Keep up the good work.

Sue

Congrats! I am on the road as well. I am about 3-4 months out from surgery... will know for sure what day when I go in on 11/19! I see you lost quite a bit before you were banded so that is a plus!

Congrats on your new band!

I got my lap band on the 24th of October, actually six days ago in Detroit!!!!!!

I am not in as much shock at the enormity of it now. It seems to be as problematic as I thought. I have not used my pain meds since the surgery and my husband and I had to drive (the next day) 804 miles back home!!!!! I was only sore when I rolled around to sleep on my belly.

My doc was surprised at how informed I am on the lap band. Since his name has been written all over this site I suggested that he check it out for himself.

My doc, by the way is Dr Webber at Harper University Hospital in Detroit. And Dingell VA hospital down the street. He does the lap band procedure at both hospitals.

Congratulations and good luck on your new journey.

Fred, you are doing great! Keep up the good work.