It's hard to believe, but I made it through surgery and I am now home recuperating. It was hard in many ways, but I was so proud of myself that I did it. I am very sore, but also very happy that it is all done. Just wanted to let everyone know! I just got home from the hospital at about 12:30, and I will write more tomorrow.

Let me be the first to congratulate you! Glad you are home and it's over...at least the hardest part. Make sure you get plently of rest and allow for good healing time. Don't eat anything you aren't suppose too. Your journey has begun!

YAY! Welcome to the "club" of bandsters!

Rebecca congratulations on being banded!!! I'm 2 weeks post-op and my only advice to you is to walk, walk, walk. It made my recovery so much easier.

So take it easy, drink your clear liquids and walk your butt off.

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Congrats I'm 5 days post-op and it does get better day by day

Congratulations Rebecca!! Don't forget to drink all your liquids every day even if you don't feel thirsty or hungry!!

Congrats! I was justed banded on 9-3-09. I am feeling better now. How long are you swollen for? Also, when does the gas pain go away?

Congrats! I was justed banded on 9-3-09. I am feeling better now. How long are you swollen for? Also, when does the gas pain go away?

That varies from person to person but many feel day 2 is the worst (odd, huh?) SO...from now on you should feel better every day. Even if it was laparoscopic you did just have major surgery so it will take time for everything to heal.

Congrats! I was justed banded on 9-3-09. I am feeling better now. How long are you swollen for? Also, when does the gas pain go away?

Hi ... I was banded on 8/27/09, and the gas pain didnt hit until 8/31/09. Today (09/05/09) was the first day I didnt have any pain from my shoulder. My doctor said that if you eat too fast, then that also will give you the gas pain in your shoulder. I have lost 25 pounds since surgery...