Banded on Oct. 8 and already love it!

Just reporting in to say it's a lot in the state of mind and your pain threshold, I think. And probably your general health. I woke up feeling some pressure, but no pain. Was in a deli with my parents and husband 3 hours later, sipping broth while they ate breakfast. Today was day 5. I'm beginning to itch in the wound areas, even in the port. I've walked my dog the past two days--10 minutes yesterday and 20 minutes today. Before the surgery, my hip started hurting after about 5 minutes and I've have to hobble home. On day 3, I went to the State Fair of Texas and worked in our DAR house for 3 hours, though I didn't do anything but visit and give orders! Can't get by with that too often! But, I was wiped out and was showered and in bed before 8 pm that night. I fully recommend this! I believe I have been given my life back! At 64, I had begun to wonder why I was still here. Diabetes was ruling my life and arthritis limited all movement. I was beginning to lose a grip on the other co-morbidities and dreaded having to face the slow, gruesome death that comes with the disease. Now I can't wait to go do the things I've missed in the 10 years since I began to become too large to enjoy normal activities. Best of all, my first granddaughter is being born on Saturday. Her arrival was a great inspiration in having this procedure and had I known about it earlier, would have already been banded. However, I should be in great shape to enjoy chasing her in the next 18 months to 2 years! There is so much to teach her and I want to enjoy every minute! Good luck to all you October bandies! This is such a God-Send!

Thank you so much for sharing you recovery! My Lap-band surgery is this Friday, Oct. 15. (Yikes..that is the day after tomorrow!!!) I have read many stories of pain and torment the days following surgery, but I am relieved to hear that I have a chance of functioning to somewhat normal. Thanks again..... Heather

I'm pre-rny but I believe what you said. when I had my hysterectomy the day I got out of the hospital, I went to a football game, sat on hard bleachers and it was an open procedure not laproscopic Ihope I do as well with the RNY

Dear Heather, I think the first thing to help psych yourself is to remember this is the last FAT day of your life! From here on in, it's a journey to Thin City! And use a positive approach from the moment you open your eyes in your new world. Just be sure to take your pain meds; they help you through. And be aware there is a lot of gas, so get gas-x chewables and start taking them right after you're released (or as soon as the doc will let you). I take 2 at the beginning of the day and 3 scattered over the rest--one at a time. On the 4th day, I had to take liquid Milk of Magnesia to wake up my system. I was feeling pretty needy! The more you're up and moving, the easier it will be to recover. I stayed on my feet a lot because I tend to get DVT and the doctor said the way to avoid it was to keep moving my legs. I was SO apprehensive! But, I went into the surgery center and the worst thing was having that line put into my hand. After that, it was smooth sailing--suddenly, the doctor nudged me gently in the OR and said "it's over. You can wake up." Then, I was rolled to recovery and was awake most of the time there. I drove the first time to the grocery on Monday (very short drive) but only because I was weaning somewhat off the pain meds and had not had any that day. My second trip out was this morning to pick up records from the doctor's office and to swing back by for more liquid variety at the grocery. I'm on the move! Yes, there is some pain in the port area, mostly at the end of the day, but this is bearable. This is when I take something for pain, take a fresh shower, and curl into our adjustable bed . I'm praying for you, girlfriend! Let me know how it goes!