I was banded 2 days ago.Things went great! 2 of the nurses who prepped me for surgery had gotten the lap band over a year ago. Both had lost 80+ lbs and looked/felt great. Very reasuring. I was in surgery 1 1/2 hours. From what the Doc says I was in a lot of pain in recovery but once I go the shot of Demerol I felt great. I was up walking around later that day and even visited with another lap patient for 40 minutes. (had to laugh as they put me on the maternity floor due to lack of rooms and as I have a tummy, I looked like I just had a baby! lol even had someone say congrats to me! I smiled and said thanks! lol ). I was able to eat ice chips and sip water and felt fine. The ride home ( over an hour ) was a little rough but the Liquid Pain med took the edge off. I slept on the couch as getting up and down is kinda painful. I have found that an ice pack has helped with the discomfort. Did get minor gas pain in the center of my chest, which I was told was normal. Otherwise I am not in severe pain.I have had chicken broth,water and crystal light. I tried popsicles but they were too sweet ! lol they were even sugar free.Just for kicks I stepped on the scale and found I had lost 3 lbs! I am sure that was alot of fluid but it was a nice surprise. I am so grateful I had done this and am looking forward to a happy and healthier me! This site has been a great source of info as well. I know the post is long but just wanted to pass on my experience!! Michelle

Wow! You sound like you are doing great. I hope my surgery goes as well as yours did. I fly out tomorrow for Mexico and have surgery on Wednesday. I am having a lot of last-minute jitters.

Good luck to you and keep posting so we know how you are doing!

Way to go!!! Congrads Michelle - It's wonderful to hear such encouraging words post surgery. I will become a "Bandito" on July 27th (awaiting insurance clearance and time off from new job).

Take it slow and follow all of the wonderfule advice provided by the other bandsters on the site. You are so right in that this site is loaded with wonderful information and insight by all members. It's truly a God-send.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress - congrads on the 3lbs loss too!

Hey did your Dr. prescribe anything for gas release at home?

Hello i am scheduled for banding 10 days from now. I am feeling fearful because my family still have not offered the emotional support I feel I need. I am facing a knee replacement and dealing with hypertension. Can you offer any feedback on dealing with family support issues?