Just banded at 11am this morning. The pain is pretty bad but what I want to know is wat is up with all the nausea. I have had to violent episodes of dry heaving today. I am afraid to take my lilquid pain medication as it was one of the things that caused me to gag earlier.

Mark....I'm so happy you're doing this good! Just think how cool it's gonna be when you hit that stage a lean, mean singing machine! Just follow your doctor's and most importantly your wife's orders!

Yes I did that Barium and it was really fast. I have a question though. When they set the band the first time is it totally open? If so can you eat just as normal with an open band? Or do they set it at 1cc or something small like that to start with.

Did they even do the barium swallow test on you? That really is fast!

I have heard some doctors put some saline in, but the majority don't. This is a time for healing not losing weight. You will be swollen for a while, then when the swelling goes down, you will know it because you will begin to get hungry. This is totally normal! Most doctors will not give you a fill for at least 6 weeks out, and it is because they want the band to seed in place and heal. That is why you are on liquids, then mushies, and then solids. Each doctor is different too, and that is why we always tell you to follow YOUR doctors rules!

I hope this explains it enough! I also hope you are doing better!