Good Evening Everyone,

My name is Shonda I was just banned on 6/10/08... I am now home and wanted to know is there any advice that can be given to make the first few weeks more tolerable (I think that is spelled right)

Thanks for all your help...

Shonda

Hi Shonda and congratulations on your new lap band ..Maybe now though you are feeling a little rough but that will pass..

Helpful hints : Do exactly as your Dr directs with your diet.

Walk as much as you can .. sip sip sip your fluids ..Get some Gas x strips to help with the gas pains. Take your pain meds on a regular schedule and rest. Think of all the new things that are about to happen in your new adventure ..

You are going to feel so much better in a few days . I promise ..

Hello Shanda,

I was just bannded on June 9th. I received the exact same advise that AZchick provided. I am still a little sore, but over all feeling well. Did you stay overnite?

Hello, Shonda,

I, too, was banded on June 10! I did stay overnight and did the "swallow" x-ray the next morning. I am sore as well, but feeling a lot better today. Glad to have someone with whom to go on this journey!