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butterfly1973's Journal, a weight loss surgery blog by butterfly1973 on BariatricPal. 2 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about September 27, 2006

September 27, 2006

Well, I was banded on September 22, 2006. It did not take me long to decide that I wanted to try this tool. Surgery went great. I had my gallbladder removed and the lap-band placed. I am doing well. I have little pain. The hardest thing is getting up and down in bed because I am afraid of using my ab muscles and it is a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, I think all is going great. I am trying to take it easy at home for the first week post surgery. I have to watch myself because I will

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• September 27, 200619 yr

Read more about September 14, 2006 - First Day of Serious Consideration

September 14, 2006 - First Day of Serious Consideration

Today I told a friend at work that I was having gallbladder surgery next Thursday and she asked if I was going to have the Lap Band done also. She also pointed out that the same incisions are made for both procedures. I thought, "Mmmmmmmmmm?" That sounds like a good idea. She had the surgery done back in March and we have talked about her experiences some and she is really looking good. So, I have been calling doctors' offices and my insurance company trying to find out as much as I can. A

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• September 14, 200619 yr