Hi All Stars - I was Banded at 11:30am and sent home at 5:30pm yesterday. My first hour of post op I was very groggy, they gave me morphine. Then they moved me into my room where I conected with my wife. I had the option to sit in a chair or the bed, so I chose the chair. The nurse said to start walking asap. Within 20 minutes I stood up and started walking, I took baby steps but felt pretty good.

I tolerated the Clear liquids well- 1 oz per 15 minutes, little sips... I was able to pee and took a peek at my incisions...not so bad... they came in with broth, tea and Jello, not jelly... all went down ok but mini-sips. Most of the pain are in the incisions area and my stomach feels very tight. No gas yet, happy wife...

I was given the option to stay the night but chose to come home. I get up slowly every 2 hours to walk around the house inside, and take percoset for pain every 4 hours.

I am very optimistic... and happy I got the band. I look forward to this journey with my band buddies....:biggrin2:

That is great news Gary!! Nice to hear you are doing so well!

Congratulations on getting your band Gary. I'm glad to hear everything went smoothly for you and you are doing well.

Congratulations Gary! I am glad to hear that you have had a good start. For me, two days post op, the pain has subsided considerably since yesterday and I just got back from an hour walk in the park near my house. I took it slow and easy but managed an hour. Good luck and God speed!!!!

Congratulations Gary! After my band they had me walk from the recovery room to my room. I thought it was very strange but ok. They do try to get you moving quickly!