I have been reading alot about the lapband procedure and I was wondering if anyone has had both the lapband and a c-section and how they compare in pain level and recovery time.

C-section was harder except that the distraction of the baby made it easier to handle. Hard to pay attention to self as new mother when baby needs to be taken care of. Band was MUCH easier but no such distraction. Def babied myself more w/the band.

Are you freakin kidding me? Although I thought the same thing before surgery. What can I compare this to?

C-Section wins worst surgery - there is no comparison for me. Although mine was a horror story! literally. Had two c-sections...lovely drainage sack with both (yuck!). The best thing - the morphine drip with the little button thing...lol The only time I've ever been high in my life.

Don't sweat it! Lap-band was much easier to recover from. I'd describe being sore more than any pain.

I had a c-section with my twins in 2004. I am due to be banded next Thursday, so I'll get my answer then I had an easier time with my c-section than I did with my IVF egg retrieval.

I haven't had the band yet, but I had a c-section many years ago and I was much smaller at that time, but it was a piece of cake. I was up walking around within a couple hours.

I can only hope the lap-band surgery is as easy.

I havent had the band done yet, but I have had a c-section and I had my gall bladder removed and I am assuming, from what I have read that Lap band surgery will be much easier than a c-section.

Hi there, I haven't had a c-section but I have had 10 other operation including hip surgery. You've no idea how reassuring this site is. I'm assuming compared to hip surgery and breast surgery (which I've also had) that the banding should be far less painful....and you guys have pretty much confirmed that. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!! I get banded 08/15/08! Can't wait to start my new life. Currently on my pre op diet.....yuck!!!! Kez