Hi all. I had my surgery on Thursday morning and am back to work today. I have felt great with no problems whatsoever. I may not be able to stay all day as I feel a little tired but so far so good. I am on anything that you can sip through a straw or eat with a spoon...but I have kept it simple like clear soups, jello, popcycles, water thinking that would make my adjustment easier and maybe less painful. Dr. Malley was great as was Midland Spine and Specialty Hospital in Overland Park..so if anyone form the KS areas is reading these posts...three thumbs up!

Welcome back sounds like you are doing very good. I kept a water bottle at my desk and would sip every little while.

Don't overwork your self and if you can take short walks around your office just to keep the circulation going.

Welcome to bandland! Take it easy for a few days!

Great grammi! Thanks for letting us know. Sounds like all went well and you are back to work already, wow! Good for you. Good move on being conservative on the eating. You have the rest of your life to eat, so this next littel bit of time will go by quickly. Take care of that band! Welcome to Bandland!!!!

I am so excited for you and i dont even know you! LOL I will get my band soon...HOPEFULLY!! Good Luck! Dont over do yourself!

I am keeping the water by me at all times also!!! Thanks for the words of encouragement.. have to say tears started flowing righ before surgery....but I was out and back in my room before I knew it. Also food commercials suck and I am trying to continue to have the food my husband likes on hand..willpower it will have to be!

Welcome from another newbie on the other side!!!! Good luck! I'm post op 14 days and felling fine (21lbs lighter too!)

Okay, so I'm SO glad to hear you got surgery on Thursday and back to work on Monday. This has been a worry for me. My surgery is scheduled for a Thursday and I'd like to be back at work on Monday. I'm also going to ask my boss for that whole week, but I may not get it, so I'm happy to hear it can be done. Just gotta set my mind to it I think.

Excited for you! Be sure to post your experiences so those of us close to our own journey can benefit!!!!

Debbydo--21 ilbs...way to go..hope I do as well. I will get a tickler added so I can keep you all updated as to my loss...my doctor told me not to weigh until I come in on Friday for my post-op check up. (I am a little gasy.....Beano helps some.)

Giveyouthemoon...goodluck and remember everyone is different as to dealing with pain, etc. I have had 7 surgeries total so I am old hat.....just remember....rest and losts of water!

YAY!!!! grammi, Im so happy to see you got your band! It seems like you are doing really good. Just take it easy and try to walk as much as you can, that will help with the gas. Welcome to Bandland!!!

Congrats!!! Are you in any pain? Reason I ask I go for surgery Monday 5/23

welcome to Bandlandia!

I'm so glad everything is going great for you. Rmember rest and drink lots of water. I'm going for my first fill next week and hope to have more restriction. Can eat anything now!