I am having Lap Band surgery on 1/29/08. I am excited but a little nervous about the surgery. Will some of the forum members share their experieneces? For examople, was recovery hard? How long did recovery take? To go back to work? Drive a car? What food can be eaten?

Hi Kathy,

Welcome to LBT and congrats on your date! Tuesday will be here before you know it! Are you on a pre-op diet now?

My recovery was fairly easy. I was up walking within a few hours. Within a couple of days I felt good, but it took about 10 days or so to feel completely back to normal. It was difficult to sleep in a bed the first few nights, as my port area was very sore it it hurt to twist or to lay on. I ended up sleeping in the recliner the first few nights. All in all, pretty easy. Much easier than the two c-sections I had.

As far as the foods you can eat, I'm sure your doctor and/or dietician will cover that with you. Every doctor has different requirements. As for myself, I started on a liquid diet, progressed to soft or "mushy" foods, and solid foods a couple of weeks out.

Where are you being banded?

Wishing you good luck on Tuesday and through your journey!