Well, I did it! I was banded yesterday morning. Everything went smoothly. I did more waiting to get the band than I did in recovery. I do have gas trapped in my chest so its painful to breathe in but its a little better than yesterday. It might also have something to do with having a heitial hernia repaired too.

I also have a fanny pack on with some kind of medication in it being pumped right into some of my incisions. Its stupposed to empty and then I'll pull it out. Or if its not empty by Sat afternoon I'm supposed to take it out. Anyone else have this? I've never heard anyone mention it before.

When you guys say walk - how far? I've just been pacing in the house and out to the driveway and back every time i wake up. Is that enough?

Congrats on the band!

I started walking about 15 minutes each day and then adding on minutes as I felt better. I did this on top of walking around the house, etc. Try not to stay still for too long, the more you move, the more the gas frees up and gets out of your system.

Congratulations on being banded!

I tried to get out of my chair and walk every 1/2 hour. I don't know how far I walked or how long. I did not have many calories so I tired easily.

I used gas X strips which helped a lot as well.

Good Luck!

I also have a fanny pack on with some kind of medication in it being pumped right into some of my incisions. Its stupposed to empty and then I'll pull it out. Or if its not empty by Sat afternoon I'm supposed to take it out. Anyone else have this? I've never heard anyone mention it before.

I had one of those mine was called On-Q painbuster. I think it was great. It numbed the area around my incisions. It was really weird when my husband pulled it out though. The tubes were very thin but way longer than I expected. I think it took 3 or 4 days for mine to empty. Good luck to you!

I was just banded on 8/20 and am experiencing some gas pain. However, I walk around the house and try to drink a lot, thus causing the gas out one way or the other! I feel like I am a bit of a baby. I can't really get comfortable and seem restless. The night in the hospital was hell, but I made it! Liquid is going down easily and hopefully it will be a smooth ride.

My hospital stay was not fun either. I wish I had gone home!

The gas pain will go away eventually, but it does stick around for quite a while. I am 3 weeks out and occasionally get bloated or pain in my shoulder.

Take your pain meds on time and keep a heating pad near you. It does help!

Good luck.