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A weight loss surgery blog by Handrews on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Post Op day 4

Post Op day 4

Well, most of the Co2 is out of my system. I still have some trapped behind my Left shoulder and no matter what I do it seems to stay in the same place. Other than that I feel pretty good. Sutures are looking great and only cause me slight pain when getting out of the bed or chair. I started my full liquid diet yesterday. I over did it apparently on the water last night and felt very miserable for a couple of hours. I don't think all of my nerve endings are awake yet because I don't feel h

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• Handrews
• February 6, 200917 yr

Read more about Day after Surgery

Day after Surgery

Surgery went very smooth. I had a hernia that was repaired before the band was put on. I never can do things simply lol. So far it's been good, I'm only having issues with the gas pain which can only be described as feel like there is a bubble under the skin. I makes me very uncomfortable, so I want to walk, but get tired quickly so it's a vicious little cycle right now. It is better this morning though, so I'm hoping by this evening all will be great. It feels really funny when I drink

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• Handrews
• February 4, 200917 yr

Read more about Here I Go!!

Here I Go!!

:wink2: Okay it's 0305 Central and I'm wide awake. I've been up since 0530 02/02/09 after my sleep study. I am going in for my band at 0600 today 02/03/09. I am excited and nervous about this new change. I'm sure I'm not the only one that felt this way the day before and day of. It's been a rough two weeks, but I pulled through without having to postpone this awesome morning. I spent three nights in ICU and multiple trips to the ER because my heart is acting like an butt of course. So f

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• Handrews
• February 3, 200917 yr