So I had my surgery on Thursday, May 21st. I feel great. I'm actually at work right now. Just sitting at a desk today, but nonetheless at work. I have already lost 4 lbs and almost no pain. Just soreness. Yay! Any other May Bandsters?

Good for you. I actually had my surgery on May 19th. Unfortunately, I had a hernia repaired at the same time. The nurse told me I would have most of my pain from the hernia, not the band so I have been quite sore. I did work from home on Thursday and Friday, but I'm so glad for the long weekend!!

Good luck to you!

I am sooo happy for you!! I am still waiting on Inc... So dissappointed that havent heard back!! I hope for July!!!

That's great! I had my surgery on May 11th. It took me about 5 days to feel okay, as the gas pain were really intense and made me feel like I couldn't breathe. Since then, I've been doing great--better than great. I'm down 11.5 pounds and in another week, I get to have something other than liquids!! Woo hoo! Best of luck to you on your journey.

Rachel

Thanks so much! I feel really good. Alittle sore. Kinda like I just did a bunch of sit ups. I still get gas pains in my chest, but I just force myself to burp and take Gas X and I feel 100% better. I am so happy with my decision. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey. :thumbup:

So I had my surgery on Thursday, May 21st. I feel great. I'm actually at work right now. Just sitting at a desk today, but nonetheless at work. I have already lost 4 lbs and almost no pain. Just soreness. Yay! Any other May Bandsters?

I'm a May Bandster, I was banded on May 4th and have lost 10.6 pounds and feel really good, not hungry just bored with food choices but I'll make it another week. I have my 1st fill appt on June17. I also had a hernia repair and I think that helped with restriction since my band has no saline in it at this time.

I had my surgery on the 18th and am feeling great as well. I had two hernia's... :thumbup: leave it to me... I can't do anything simple. I had a SLIP surgery which is a single incision through the belly button or so they say... the one thing I have noticed since yesterday is that it itches SOOOOO bad! I know it is because it is healing but wow... it is out of control and well... obviously I can't scratch it. Anyone else experiencing that??

I had my surgery on the 20th, and also had a hernia repair.

I am experiencing alot of pain up high, and am guessing it is the hernia that is bothering me from some of the other comments.

I can't get comfortable. Last night I was up all night, couldn't sleep because of the discomfort.

Is anyone else experiencing this?:wink2:

My Dr. or nurse didn't tell me anything about extra pain, but I sure am having a problem with it.

What did they tell you to do for it?

I am on Nexium, and taking antacids with gas relief too.

The doctor said that the pain you feel in your upper chest and left shoulder would be from a hernia repair and that it takes about 7 to 10 days for it to subside. They said that walking and being well hydrated helps but it is just something that has to pass with time. Sorry that wasn't exciting news!

Thanks for getting back to me so soon!

My Dr.'s office is closed, and I just wanted to confirm what I had a feeling was the source of my pain.

I see you are also here in Florida.

I am in Merritt Island, had my surgery in St. Pete.

I was banded on May 19th. I had a hernia repair and i am at a point where my incisions are itchy. The gas is so irritating i didn;t know it would be like this. I can't wait to get thru this stage. I can't believe you guys are back working to quickly, I could never do that. I would never heal because of the stress.

I am so glad to hear that. I am literally 36 hours away from the procedure Monday morning the 25th. I am thinking only one more day of this liquid diet until my surgery....then i will have to set new goals to get through it. I'm pleased to hear you two days out and feeling ok. Wish me luck guys....