Thought I'd report on my experience being banded just two days ago (11/5/08) - I know I enjoyed reading about everyone else's experience - now it's my time.

Luckily I was first on my docs schedule -was at hospital by 5am-operated on by 7am - if you can request to be first on his schedule - do yourself a favor and take the first slot! Was in my room by 1pm - pain in my stomach, but feeling pretty good. I did take the morphine for the first 24 hours - helped to relax me and I got a little sleep. Suggestions for what to take to hospital - stretch shorts or pj bottoms!! This is the only thing I did not have that I really missed. I was up walking the same evening - but hated my back end open - I did ask for another gown and put it on like a robe - this helps but is warm when you sleep. Heparin shots in the stomach are not pleasant (burning after the shot is over), but not too bad. IV was in until I was discharged. Hardest thing about being in hospital was not resting - lots of noise and constant checking doesn't allow for sleep - it's good to get home. Another girl was operated on same morning as me - she had to stay second night due to diarhea. I do have diarhea when I go to bathroom -but I guess this is normal since I'm only having liquids. I have followup appt with doc next Friday - clear liquids till then. When I read about fellow bandsters getting released from hospital same day - I worry about you! I was in for nearly two days - and it made me feel they were really taking all precautions. Barium swallow morning after surgery-gross thick stuff to drink- but painless.

If anyone is interested in any specifics - give me a shout - glad to help! :thumbs_up:

Congrats on being banded. It sounds like you are doing great. I was banded 10/20 and had a very similar experience to yours. I was first in line and back to my room by 10:30 and was up walking by noon. Hardly any pain and didn't even need meds when got home the next afternoon. Good luck in your journey, You will do great!!

Glad to hear you're doing great :thumbs_up: !!

I was banded on the 3rd ,so i'm right there with you!

Oh didn't you hate the barium swallow ? YUCK!!

I was hoping the radiologist was kidding when he said to keep drinking it all the way down,ick.

I was also the first one banded that day. I had to be there by 615 and then my surgery was at 730. I think it's great because it also gives you a little bit more time in the Hospital to be monitored.