I was banded yesterday morning @ 8:45 am at St. Margaret's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

The check in and prep went well. The surgery was very short. I was in recovery and awake by 9:50!

Upstair to a room by 11:45 am and up and around by 2 pm. I sat in the chair most of the afternoon. About 2.5 hours -- although I think I slept 2.4 hours of that time!

Got thru the night very well -- up several times to urinate.

I was discharged by 10:30 this morning and on my way home.

I'm feeling pretty well -- took a hit of liquid roxicet to be sure I could tolerate it. I have problems with several of the other pain meds, but it helped for the ride home.

I've been up and around some at home, most of my pain is at the port site. But compared to the pain post back surgery this past August? This was a cinch!

I'm going to take it easy for the next few days -- sitting/walking as much as possible, so I can be ready to return to work on Monday. I'm on Clear liquids until I can see the doc 5/16.

For those who are still waiting, I say -- it's worth the wait! :biggrin2:

Congratulations on becoming an official bandster. It sounds like everything went great and you are well on your road to recovery.

Congrats! I am so happy that you have done so well. It gives me hope that mine will go as well in 6 days. You are an inspiration. Take good care and keep us all posted. Hugs, Becky:lol:

Congratulation!!!!

You are on the road to recovery....

Welcome to the band club:thumbup:

~ LadyJewels

Congrats. Glad things went well.

i was thinking of all the may5th and 6th banders today. i'm so happy that all went well for you. please keep posting; this is so helpful. my surgery isn't until may 29th. thank you again.

Banded yesterday went in to surgery around 830 surgery took longer than usually surgeon had a time getting the band in place but did have a little larger scar for band site and extra carbon, after post op back in room at 1pm up to do upper gi at 3pm and then shortly after walking the halls to get that gas moving, lost iv site around 7pm, liquid lortab not so bad. had to sit up and sleep most of the night. Up early shower and meds walked most of the day around hospital surgeon stuck in surgery discharged later than I thought. Just sips of liquids very full sensation the most taken in was 3oz of protein shake with some meds. Scared over, now I gotta get to work with my new tool for life. Thanks for all the responces yall been great.

Congrats! I'm so happy that everything went well for you!!

Second day post-op and I'm still doing well. Slept thru the night with out pain meds.

Thanks so much for the many 'Congrats' -- I'm very grateful!

I'm moving around pretty well -- pain's really minimal. My abdomen/ribs are sore, like I can't breathe deeply. But I don't plan on doing anything that requires such deep breaths!

I'm down a pound this morning!! And my sugar levels are lower than they have been in months...

So thanks again for all the comments -- and for those who are still waiting to be banded... I wish the best to you -- do it for your health :angry_smile:

PS I'll be posting follow-ups on my blog if you care to continue reading... Counting to Infinity... Please be sure to comment when you stop by

Wow how exciting I can't wait until I'm post op!

Congratulations to the both of you. I am glad that things went well. It will be exciting to follow you guys on your journey. Tamara

Congratulations on your bandings!! :frown: Hope to hear more about your road to recovery!

Terri