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

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Read more about I am tired but grateful

I am tired but grateful

I used the narcotic the doc prescribed again last night to sleep comfortably, might try nothing tonight.   I made through to 3 o'clock with no liquid motrin - but finally the sporadic gas pains indicated I should give in - why do I need the pain, when a little motrin will help. I will progressively try to wean myself from that too.   While I felt better this morning than I have in the last two days, I did take a little nappie this afternoon. I actually did about 3-4 hours work today (on my

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• leseid
• July 25, 200917 yr

Read more about 2 days in...

2 days in...

clear liquids not so bad. Today is 2nd day by my count, but three by the doc, so I get to have full liquids.   I spent the day with diluted v-8 splash, water, and warm, soft ice cream. Am contemplating coffee, but thinking maybe I should give it up - what better time.   I have been sleeping pretty well. Last night two doses of the narcotic prescribed helped, I am sure. Strangest thing is that I had to get up to urinate more times than normal - strange considering how much less I am takin

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• leseid
• July 23, 200917 yr

Read more about Banded yesterday!

Banded yesterday!

I am not really sure what to think yet about the whole process.   I read through every bit of reading material possible prior to committing to this - even went through two doctors to this point.   I am nervous about failing, but that is one of my flaws anyway...I don't like failure.   I am excited about the band's potential and that it is the norm not the exception to lose weight on it (unlike dieting in general).   I used a lot of opinions from here - thanks to everyone that posts.:curs

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• leseid
• July 23, 200917 yr