I was banded on Aug 26. Got home on the 27th.

Everything went smoothly. I wasn't in pain so I didn't take any pain meds. I'm sore but that is natural.

My only complaint about my hospital stay was the old man across from me that kept yelling at everyone...all hours. And the machine that was checking my oxygen levels beeped 3 beeps every 15 seconds. So I wasn't getting any sleep even after they set the controls to off between the older man and the older lady who wouldn't stay in bed and the nurses yelling down the hall at her to go back to bed....glad I'm home. So I was catching up on some much needed sleep.

So any newbies **don't be afraid** I've lost 3 lbs already. Four more days of my liquid diet then it's onto blended...yum :frown: :w00t:

Congrats to you!! Just remember to take it easy, give your body a rest, and let yourself heal! Good luck on your new journey to a healthier, happier you!! Keep us posted!

Hello, my name is sueann and I got my band on August 25, I did not stay over night in the hospital. My surgery is Dr. Jon Pirrello in Charlotte, NC. I was extremely sore, but today is 4th day post op and I am feeling really good. Having a time getting all these proteins and liquids in but trying hard. Down 2.5 lbs, don't know how good that is but.......anyone out there having a lot of belching, it started last night and has continued throughout today. Feels like there is something in the middle of my chest and having a lot of belching. Not sure if it is anything to be concerned about or not. I really need this to work and I am trying very hard. Any advice would be appreciated.

Good luck to you all!

Hello, my name is sueann and I got my band on August 25, I did not stay over night in the hospital. My surgery is Dr. Jon Pirrello in Charlotte, NC. I was extremely sore, but today is 4th day post op and I am feeling really good. Having a time getting all these proteins and liquids in but trying hard. Down 2.5 lbs, don't know how good that is but.......anyone out there having a lot of belching, it started last night and has continued throughout today. Feels like there is something in the middle of my chest and having a lot of belching. Not sure if it is anything to be concerned about or not. I really need this to work and I am trying very hard. Any advice would be appreciated.

Good luck to you all!

Try gas-x strips and make sure you are walking a lot, that will help you get rid of some of the gas. Good luck to both of you and congrats!

I was also banded on the 26th...WHOO HOO go us :-)

Good luck to you and keep me posted on how you are doing.