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1 Day Post Op

Well, my surgery went well. Happy Valentine's Day to me!! I didn't have any problems with nausea. Yesterday, it didn't hurt too bad, today I have more pain and swelling in my stomach. It's hard to get comfortable. I'm back on the clear liquids and can start protein shakes tomorrow. Overall, the experience was better than I anticipated. I go back to my doctor and to work on Tuesday.   Oh, almost forgot that yesterday afternoon they did an upper GI test. I had to swallow some barium, but the do

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• Heather1976
• February 16, 201214 yr

Read more about Pre-Op - Anxiously Awaiting Surgery

Pre-Op - Anxiously Awaiting Surgery

Hello! I'm a single mom of 2 girls, ages 9 and 13. I have several friends and family that have been banded and are successful. I attempted to do this surgery 3 years ago and before surgery had to have my gallbladder taken out, so I got discouraged and put off the lapband. I tried a year later and my mom got really sick, she passed away in May 2010. By January 2011, I promised myself I would make some changes in my life. Being a single mom, I've always put my kids first. I decided that I needed t

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• Heather1976
• February 12, 201214 yr