I just had to tell someone else. I was banded on April 16th. I am just now starting to feel a bit better. It was more pain than I thought I would have. So that bummed me out. I thought I would be able to pick up the next day and go back to work without anyone knowing. But, I had to break down and tell my kids that I needed the extra help around the house. I didn't want to tell them because I didn't want them to think of me as a failure. But, now I do because I do need some help right now. I wish I felt better. I was out and about running errands today to help get my mind off things but still the feelings are still there. I will try to keep my chin up and keep reading all of the success stories. Those cheer me up and give me hope.:cry_smile:

I was banded on Apr. 14 also. I didn't do well with the anesthesia. I also began to question my decision because of all the pain. My husband took off work for 3 days to help me around the house and that was wonderful. Last night for the first time I was able to sleep on my side (where the port is) without any pain. It does get better, just take it a day at a time.

Thanks IRC!!!! It's getting better!!!! Able to sleep on my side now too, but the bumps in the road are still killing me. (literally). I'm keeping my head up for now, just waiting to be pain free and skinnier!!!!