Wondering if being banded is anything like having your gallbladder removed or

[Cherishthepast 20]

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?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

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)

[jessicakolman 3]

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?

[Cherishthepast 20]

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!

[Who'sThere 331]

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.

[Evie71609 0]

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.

[Sue Magoo 71]

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

[Cherishthepast 20]

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