I was banded on Monday 11/26/07. All went well, except I was nauseas from the anesthesia and dry heaved all day. I came home Tuesday. I am still in a lot of pain, particularly where my port site is. I'm wondering, about how long did this pain last for others? And how far/long did you walk in the weeks following surgery?

I hope it all goes well for you. I guess I am suprised that you are on the mushies this week when we were banded the same day. I know every surgeon gives different instructions, but I thought we were all on liquids the first week. I'm supposed to go till Wednesday (Doctor Appt day) on liquids before I can have mushies. But I started getting so hungry yesterday.

You're right, it is all very confusing.

My port pain lasted over 2 weeks. I think it eased up at week 3. I started walking on day 7po for 30 minutes every day. Then I started going back to the gym during week 3 po.

I will be banded on December 27th and I wanted to thank you guys for sharing. Is there anytime of protein drink that is better than the other.

momof3- I have been drinking 100% Whey Protein by EAS twice a day made with 8 oz. of skim plus milk. You get 34 grams of protein in each 8 oz. serving(skim plus had 11g and the protein mix has 23g). It is good in the vanilla flavor. I have not tried other flavors. I like the vanilla so I will stay with it until I am sick of it. LOL Hope that helps. Good luck to you!