I think the only annoying thing is the gas (does this ever go away?) bloat and tension where the stitches are - but beyond that everything is going fine. I went for a nice walk with my dog today and tried to be active at least once an hour.

Otherwise I'm psyched - and waiting for the weight to start rolling off!

Hi Sharon,

I have my surgery a week from Monday, on the 28th. I'm so anxious I'm about to explode!!! I'd love to hear about all the little things you are experiencing as you go through them.

I've got some questions for you....

How long did you take off of work?

On a scale of 1-10, how much pain/discomfort are you in?

Are you taking any Rx for pain?

(Can you tell that I'm a big baby with the pain??? I just want to know what to expect.)

What surprised you the most about the surgery?

Did you spend the night in the hospital?

Where did you have your surgery?

Congratulations...I'm right behind you!

Take care and get some rest.

Hi Nicole,

I just had my surgery on Wednesday in Tijuana MX w. Dr. Ortiz. I can't believe how easy it was. I remember getting up and checking under the covers to make sure something was done. I was in good spirits and really enjoyed sleeping through recovery. I walked around 30 miniutes after I had the surgery. Right now I feel really bloaty and gassy right now. I've only eaten popsicles and tea and gaterade because I really want to heal well and lose weight of course. I also belch ALOT, I guess its the extra gas...My sister called me on my cell phone 5min after I got out of surgery. I did not tell anyone including my family that I was going to have this done. I talked to her and said that it was still early and my buisness meetings were taking a lot out of me. She said "oh you sound groggy" and that's it. I worried needlessly everyone was supportive and understanding. I talked to patients who just had the surgery and that really put my worries to rest. I hope this helps and good luck to you..<a href="://www.TickerFactory.com/">

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Starting weight 202

Day of Surgery weight 202

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BMI 31

goal is to be at 135

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I was banded on 2/09 went in a 9am scheduled for surgery at 11am. Had my IV started then waited in my room until te came to get me . Went into holding at the OR the nurse sare very nice the were always taking to you and answering any questions. I was back in my room by 2 pm. I walkd into my room and even sed the bathroom before I went to bed. I was walking around by 5pm. never had to ask for any morphine. they did give Toradol IV push every 4 hours. by 9am I was having my barium was released at noon. I went back to work in a week have had litle to no pain. By the way I am someone who takes 800mg of Motrin for period cramps.

Welcome to bandland! I am glad everything went well for you!

Congratulations to all of our new crop of "Bandster Babies"! We look forward to hearing about each one's successes. (And there will be many!!)