I am officially a bandster! I checked-in at the hospital at 6 a.m. today and had the procedure at 7:30 a.m. I woke up in Recovery around 9 a.m. and felt incredibly good. None of the horrific gas pains that I've heard about and no nausea. I still haven't had either, 7 hours out! The incisions aren't even that sore. I was able to check-out and head home around 9 a.m. PTL!

I've been up walking every hour (almost) and just hope that this post will comfort someone who is scheduled for surgery soon. I read a lot of horror regarding post-op pain, but there are MANY of us who have experiences such as mine!!! It is going to be soooo worth it.

GOOD LUCK!

Carly

P.S. Do Not Worry! (Phil. 4:6)

Dr. Terry Simpson

Phoenix, Arizona

I am officially a bandster! I checked-in at the hospital at 6 a.m. today and had the procedure at 7:30 a.m. I woke up in Recovery around 9 a.m. and felt incredibly good. None of the horrific gas pains that I've heard about and no nausea. I still haven't had either, 7 hours out! The incisions aren't even that sore. I was able to check-out and head home around 9 a.m. PTL!

I've been up walking every hour (almost) and just hope that this post will comfort someone who is scheduled for surgery soon. I read a lot of horror regarding post-op pain, but there are MANY of us who have experiences such as mine!!! It is going to be soooo worth it.

GOOD LUCK!

Carly

P.S. Do Not Worry! (Phil. 4:6)

Dr. Terry Simpson

Phoenix, Arizona

Way to go! :thumbup:

Thanks for your post. I have my surgery on sept 18, go on liquids next thursday. Still havent picked out my protein shake to use yet. But thanks so much and hope tomorrow you will be just as blessed.

Renea

Way to go, Carly!! I'm scheduled for Sept. 4th and your post is very reassuring to me. Wishing you continued good luck and success in your recovery and beyond.

Congratulations!!!! I am scheduled for my surgery on September 12th and today was day 8 of my 3 week pre-op diet. Thank you for the post - I am so excited and staying positive and you helped. I hope things continue to go well for you and you have a speedy uneventful recovery. Keep us posted. (ps - thin within - I love the Atkins Advantage shakes.)

I also have my surgery date for the 18th of September. Start my slim fast diet/ lean cusine diet on Sept. 4th. I am a bit worried about that, I sit at a desk & like to munch throughout the day. Any suggestions to help. I plan on drinking alot of k2o. Did anyone much on things like cucumbers & tomatoes to help???

Good for you! I recovered from my 1st surgery really fast too. I never had bad pain and just used tylenol a time or two. I'm glad to hear it will probably be that way again once the band is actually placed! (FRIDAY YAY)

Thanks for sharing!