your appendics removed? I've had both removed and wondered if this is the type of discomfort I should expect after surgery for the band?

They were both really easy for me. However the gallbladder was "easier" in that, while my surgeon did have a post op diet, it wasn't as severe as my post band diet. With the gallbladder recovery, I did what my doc said but wasn't hungry. WIth the band, I was starved! (worth it, but just wanted to tell you the major diff for me)

I have to ask the same question. I had my gallbladder removed laprascopic 2 weeks ago. When I was in PACU from my surgery my nurse said that the lapband is much easier then the gallbladder removal. Is that true?

RestlessMonkey - so was the pain/discomfort comparable?

I had both the gallbladder and appendics removed laproscopically - the surgeon will do his best to used the same incisions. I didn't find recovering from either procedure terrible and just curious if the pain is the same.

Thanks!

For me having my gallbladder out was easier. However, that was several years ago and I was 100 pounds smaller, so it's hard to compare. I think the smaller one is, the easier the recovery from any surgery would be.

I had my gallbladder out 2 yrs ago and just had my band 10 days ago. Gallbladder was much worse. The gas pains I had with my gallbladder were awful.... I had some pains with lapband but they were bearable...I was sore for a few days-- I feel back to normal today...good luck.

Hi:

I had my lapband put in July 2007 and had gallbladder removal April 2008. The gallbladder removal was alot easier for me because I didn't have nausea issues afterwards like I did with band. I think the nausea is related to the anesthesia. I found that near my belly button was the sorest spot when I had gallbladder removed and the port sight was sorest with lapband. Both are fairly easy surgeries and I could have assumed most activities within a couple of days with both surgeries.

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

Thanks! Your responses really helps me gauge what I have to look forward to.