I am getting banded tomorrow ! It should be an interesting journey - one that I'm both nervous and excited about. Anyone have any suggestions for me on the day of surgery ? what to expect, pain wise, etc..

Please let us know how it all turned out! Good luck to you!

Well, I had my surgery yesterday. I only had 3 hrs sleep the night before because I worked afternoons so needless to say I was really tired. Dr. Benavides pre-op team made me really comfortable and then the anesthesiologist gave me some "happy medicine" to help me relax and the next thing I remember I was waking up. I thought I had dosed off and I said "I guess we are ready to have surgery now ? " and the nurses all laughed and said "no , you are all done".. Was I ever surprised.

I had a little pain mostly where the port was so they have me a shot of demoral and 15 mins later a shot of morphine. They said I was supposed to force myself to walk for 5 mins every hour but it was hard to do that because I needed sleep... but I would walk around as much as possible.

I got up this morning (2nd day) and I'm still a little sore but I don't want to take any of the strond presciption meds he gave me because it will just make me sleep for 4 hrs each time. So I think I will use some of that liquid tylonol I bought. I just had my first chocolate shake (6oz) and could barely finish it. This seems weird.

Well, that's all for now... I hope things get better in the next few days... I hate being this immobile.

Well, it's been 4 weeks as of yesterday since surgery and I've lost 26 lbs since surgery and 10 lbs pre-op diet for a total of 36 lbs in 6 weeks.. I slowed down to a good rate last week with a loss of 3 lbs and I started swimming last night and plan to swim at least 4-5 times a week for 30-40 mins. So far so good ! I havn't had a fill yet but I'm due to see them this Friday to see if I need one. What do you guys think ? How do you know if u need a fill ? I'm still feeling full after eating a small amount so I think that's ok..

Excellent start to your goal!

Always happy to see a positive start...

As for "how do you know" you need a fill, I went with the "if I'm losing comfortably" i won't get another fill program.

I was only filled TWO times and I have the largest band they can possibly install, why you ask??? Because I'm losing weight at a good rate while ALSO maintaining my ability to eat stuff without being tightened to the point I PB...

You do whats best for you, in the end you'll adjust your fills by the rate your losing.

Your dr. will push you in a healthy direction!

Good Luck!