Hi i'm nineteen and i am considering the banding procedure. I have some questions for those of you who have gone through the procedure. The first is what was the recovery period like, the second what complications you had or even if you had any, and the third, did you use any other programs to supplement the procedure i.e. personal trainer or dietitian. Thanks for all you help and its good to see some other young folks out there.

I joined a gym for a year. It was tax decuctible too.

edie

Hi- I was banded about 8 months ago when I was 19. First of all I would like to congratulate you on taking this step into your new future. I had a really good recovery, I had my surgery at 8AM and was out by 3PM. I was sore for about 2 weeks but after that everything was good. I have not had any complications. And as of right now I'm hoping to start with a trainer in March or April.

hey, does anyone know why we have to stick to the liquid diet the first week or two? i dd the procedure last thursday the 9th of oct 08 and im fed up of liquids!!! im going to see my surgeon on sunday and i feel like i want to eat normal food not liquidssss, its not out of hunger cuz i dont feel hungery any more :wink2: but i guess im craving proper FOOD!!!!

Does anyone know y we have to stick to liquids???