I was banded yesterday. The recovery has been going easier than I expected. I had minor pain at incision sites, could tell they were there, but not hurting badly. Was more worried about gas pains after reading so much about them. Haven't had much of a problem yet. I walked shortly after surgery, talked with nurse about it it and she thought if I wasn't feeling much gas yet, it probably get much worse. A couple times it felt almost like hunger pangs, but I think it was gas, did feel a little in left shoulder at one point, but all in all it's been a lot easier than expected. I was even able to sleep on my side (away from port site). I did see someone else there who did have a lot of pain, so I'm thankful to be one of the lucky ones.

I followed the pre-op diet closely, hoping it would help with recovery. Not sure if that's what did it, but to those soon to be banded; it really can go without much discomfort and it seems worth following the diet.

Hi I was banded a week ago and so far so good. No problems at all I was a little scared at first thought there would be a lot of pain. I have some gas but it is not that bad.

I really hope I can report the same as you guys when I get banded. I wonder why some people have such problems with the gas pains and others don't?

I am having surgery tomorrow and have been reading the posts about all the pain and the problems and have worked myself into a mini panic...Hopefully I will post another upbeat message in the next few days. Thanks again.

Congratulations ladies! I hope I can soon say the same thing

I really hope I can report the same as you guys when I get banded. I wonder why some people have such problems with the gas pains and others don't?

Minxz - I noticed surgery is getting closer for you. This has been a long process for you hasn't it? Longer than mine I believe.

Good luck to you and take care!