Pre band I occasionally enjoyed a massage at our local spa. I had read some where to avoid these after banding but was not sure for how long. Any input appreciated:smile:

that's a new one i've not heard. had one last friday - it was awesome!!!!

Cool that is what I wanted to hear

I'm a Massage Therapist who is being banded later this month, so I'm obviously biased, but: massage other than on the stomach can be done right away. I've even read people suggesting a hand held massager on the back helped reduce gas pain after surgery.

After the incisions have healed and inflammation gone, it will be fine for massage. You need to let your therapist know about the surgery, you may want them to avoid the port area if still sensitive there. As far as the incision sites go, massage can help the muscles heal better, breaks up adhesions.

Also, many forms of massage, light massage or energy work can be relaxing and help reduce pain and anxiety from surgery.

My surgery was 11/08 so incisions are healed and the massage doesnt include port area. I just had been told no deep tissue massage after abnding but it didnt say how long. Thanks for the info. Goin for a full body for relaxation!

I have never heard that we should avoid a massage. I will not give that up.

I have never heard that we should avoid a massage. I will not give that up.

Looks like we were banded at the same time. My loss has stalled and I am so frustrated!! How are you doing?

Looks like we were banded at the same time. My loss has stalled and I am so frustrated!! How are you doing?

I will send you a private message.

As soon as I can lay on my tummy, I will be back to my normal massage regimen of once a month. They do wonders for stress and blood flow for me.

I'm not quite 3 months out and I had a massage last week,it was mostly an upper back & neck massage but I was fine.I've been seeing a chiropractor for neck adjustments but I told him what type of surgery I had and so far everything has been fine.:thumbup:

I am a huge massage fan. Right after surgery I went daily for a short neck/shoulders/foot massage.... was a great treat and helped me deal with the restless/head hunger feeling I confronted right afterward. I wasn't ready for a lie on my belly full body massage for about 3 weeks. No limitations now.