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

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Read more about 2 weeks Post Op

2 weeks Post Op

Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my surgery. Last week was difficult. I can't stand to look at another protein shake. My nutritionist gave me the ok to have mushy food.   My post op visit with Dr Neuman took place on Wednesday. I told him my head said I'm hungry but my stomach felt fool. At this point, I can only tolerate about 5 sips of liquids and I get the choking feeling. I have lost 10 pounds since the surgery on top of the 31 pounds pre-surgery. I sure hope things improve as this

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• Igglesfan
• May 17, 200917 yr

Read more about Laerp Band Sugery and the Day Aft

Laerp Band Sugery and the Day Aft

I arrived with my wife at Wsley Long Hospital promptly at 10 AM for nonn surgery. After discussions with the nurses and Anesthesiologist I waited only about an hour. I was taken into sugery about 15 minutes early. Dr Newman and his team performed the surgery which took approximately 1 1/2 hours. The wait for a room was about an hour.   Once in the room I met all the nurses and technicians. EVryone was veryattentive and helpful. I got out of bed within the hour to go to the rest room. I

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• Igglesfan
• May 5, 200917 yr

Read more about The Time Has Arrived

The Time Has Arrived

:thumbup:   My journey began last October when I attended a seminar in Greensboro, NC. The many tests are completed and tomorrow I will finally have my Lap Band surgery.   I have read the many posts about the experiences of others and I an planning for the worst (pain) and hoping for the best. The only thing that is actually discomforting to me is being catheterized.   I sure hope I can sleep well onight.

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• Igglesfan
• May 3, 200917 yr