I was banded on mon and boy do I feel pretty good. I am having some pain which I am taking some pain killers for. I am still pretty sleepy so I keep on dozing off and on today. I was most comfortable sleeping on my couch since I was able to sleep semi sitting up so it wasn't soo hard to get up. My bed is really hard to get up from. I hope tomm I will not have as much pain. I keep on walking and that feels great. I am so happy that I made this choice to do the surgery. anyways just a little update. I will be in touch in a day or two to let u know how I feeling then.

Congratulations! Pain will ease up. Keep walking and drink plenty of fluids -- helps flush your system. Good luck.

I was banded on 3/17 08 at NYU by Dr. Ren. If there were only one thing I could say about the whole experience it would be WOW!. I am so happy. I had NO complications after the surgery, and have continued to lose weight every month since. The comprehensive program at NYU has made everything go smoothly. First there are several opportunities to go to meetings to listen to what others who have faced the same issues have to say. I wholly recommend this. Maybe everyone is not on the same page as you, but in the long run you always learn something new that can help. Second, the after care is outstanding. I have heard so many stories from friends who have had the surgery, and from other patients in the waiting room, and even from the young woman who was in the hospital with me after surgery (for gall bladder ) about the "special"care they have received. Finally, what doesn't get said often enough: the Dr.'s are wonderful. I,personally, can only speak for Dr. Ren. She is an expert. And she is extraordinarily kind and caring. My recovery and subsequent fills have convinced me that I chose the best possible place to have this life-altering surgery. Yes, what many people on this forum have said, the office staff leaves much to be desired in terms of communication and efficiency sometimes, but the professional medical staff is truly outstanding. I know you will be thrilled with your decision.