Hi Everyone,

I know how scary this surgery is to all of you. This morning lying in pre-op I contemplated making a run for it and not getting it done.

But I just want to let all of you know that it's not that bad. I'm sore but not too bad. When I went to post-op, the pain was about a 3 on a scale of 1-10 and 10 being the worst pain ever. They gave me some pain meds in my IV. I wasn't nauseated but thought it wouldn't take much so they gave me something for that in the IV too. I think that helped more than the pain meds really. Ice was a little tough because the cold hurt my belly. So I've stayed with warm or lukewarm things.

I've even managed a walk to the neighbors and back.

So keep your spirits up. So far the waiting for it to happen is worse than the actual surgery.

I'm glad it's over and I know that you will be too. You can do this and it will be so worth it!

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. You have helped me tremendously by giving these details. I have had all the consults except the nutritional consult. I will have that tomorrow and my packet will go to the corporate office (true results) and then to the insurance company. My tentative date is scheduled for 8/28 if approval occurs within two weeks or less. Soon i will start the protein diet and then it will begin to sink in that i am about to change my life forever...it is so exciting but also i become apprehensive on other days. Anyway thanks again!

Biggest Loser you are so welcome! Waiting was the worst part of this and ThinAli the burping is an experience you are right about that!

It's a scary thing. Not only is surgery scary but starting a whole new life is scary too. My friend Ray, who had gastric bypass 3 years ago, told me that Monday was my new birthday. And he's right it was like a new birthday. Just take a day at a time. It's hard to get away from that stress I know. I am so relieved that it's over now. And you will be too.

I am so glad you are adjusting well and are not in to much pain. This makes us all feel a lot better about our journey.

Hi all, I got banded on 10/20.. My pain level postop was a 7.. Lots of back pain due to the gas they fill you with. 2 days later starting to feel better.. Gas-X strips, pain meds and heating pad have done wonders. Good luck everyone!