I was also banded on 9-13-05. 4 days post-op and I'm feeling pretty darn good. I too hated sleeping on my back so had a couple of very restless nights. Last night, for the first time, I was able to sleep all night long on my side with no discomfort what-so-ever! Whoo Hoo!!!
I'm not particularly ever really hungry. I keep thinking i need to eat just to get the nutrients but I never feel famished...just know that I should eat. I'm getting a little tired of all liquids so have been sharing food with my 6 month old great-grandbaby who lives with us. We are eating baby food together...yes that may be weird but at least I feel like I'm having real food...if that makes sense.
The water is the hardest for me since I can only sip, it's hard to get enough down in a day.
As for pain...mine has really been minimal. I have had some soreness but that has improved each day. When I bend forward too far I can really feel the port tugging on the muscle. That hurts for a few seconds but then subsides. I have to work Sunday but am not overly concerned about how I'll do. I should feel even better by then.
This is such a wonderful journey!
__________________   57, 5'1", BMI 64 Start weight: 340/325/253/150 Dr. Watkins, NWLS - Everett, WA Surgery date: 9-13-05 3.8 cc in a 4 cc Band Fills: 11 fills, one unfill 01-17-08 Total unfill! | 