And I'm so happy it is!

I'm more sore than I thought I would be, and I haven't felt like anything but Water and green tea but otherwise I'm happy. My port incision hurts the most.

The worst thing? Feeling like I need to burp but not being able to! LOL!

This is it, August All Stars, we're all on our way now!

Yay for you, lellow! :wink2: The journey begins!

Delighted for you! I have my date for Wed 6th of August and feeling so nervous. Will look forward to hearing how you are getting on. Well Done!

Welcome back lellow and congratulations on your voyage! I'm a little leery about the gas issue...so you'll have to keep us posted on what helps and how long it takes for it to quit bothering you altogether. It's reassuring to know that you are happy that you got the band!

Congratulations, I don't know if you have GasX strips down under. I picked up two packages at Wal-Mart. From what I have heard gas is pretty normal after surgery. The Gas X was recommended because you don't swallow it, it goes on your tongue and melts.

I hope that helps. I have 5 days to go till my banding date.

I am getting very excited.

I'm sorry that you are uncomfortable, hope the pain goes away quickly. Glad everything went well for you. Keep us posted.

Congrats! So proud of you!

Congrats!!!

Congratulations!!

Now you have to change you siggy line from this:

"Will be banded 1st August 08!"

to this:

"WAS banded 1st August 08!"

Seriously though, take care of yourself!!

lellow - happy for you... keep positive, walk a bit and in a few days you will feel great... keep us all posted. GaryB ....

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

2 days under my belt of being banded and I would say the worst part is the gas. I feel like I have to burp or pass gas really bad. I have taken the GasX strips and they help a little. My port scar is sore but I can take it. I can really say that I have not been in pain - just minor discomfort.

Glad to hear you are not in too much pain. I hope I can say the same after surgery.

YAY Lellow! Glad to hear you are through and I hope the pain doesn't last too long!!

Well I'm 3 days post op and the gas situation is dfinitely getting better. Yesterday was the worst, with my tummy cramping up from the gas that just wouldn't go anywhere. I walked a bit but got tired quickly, and eventually had some peppermint tea, which was a godsend, I tell you. (note to everyone - buy some peppermint tea!)

We don't have Gas X here in Australia, which is a shame, but today already the gas is dissipating and I'm feeling better. I don't want to weigh myself yet either coz I'm quite swollen in the belly still, but I'm pretty sure I've shed some weight since the op.

Even the pain around my port is better today. I'd say the first 2 days after the op were the worst, and it gets better from there. Hang in there guys, it'll all be worth it!

Off to change my siggie now!

Haha couldn't help myself. I did weigh myself after all! Date of surgery 92.9kgs (just over 204lbs) . Today 91.5kgs (just under 202lbs) !