I was banded on Easter Friday!!! It was not a good weekend for me because they found a Hiatel Hernia and repaired it. I was sore from chest and port area. Although, I was so hungry but I followed all instructions. Over the weekend it was rough with me being on broth and everyone else eating BBQ on Easter. I toughed it out and made it to Monday. I was still hungry but also getting alot of heartburn and cough attacks. I saw DR. on Tuesday and said it was fine and that I can start slowly go into the 2nd week because I was hungry. I have lost 7.8 lbs so far in a 10 day period. I am so happy that I have done the surgery. I am eating healthier and wiser. Now, my husband is even eating healthier too and my children now are wanting to eat healthier foods as well. :thumbup:

Hi there jojo

Welcome and congrats on your surgery.

I was banded on the 23rd April and am doing ok (touch wood!). Feeling a lot better now that I can have full fluids (milk, yoghurt, Protein drinks, smoothies, pureed Soups, etc).

There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

Thank you so much Pharma.