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♫?* Day after surgery ♫?*

By .Maria.

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WOW!!!! Im feeling pretty good. And honestly, the pain wasn't all the bad :lol:. The only thing really killing me is this cotton mouth. I can't drink anything until the results come back from the Upper GI.

 

It all happened so quick. They gave me some meds to calm my nerves before surgery and then they gave me the anesthesia through the IV, I was out in a flash. And I don't remember a thing!!!:ohmy:.

 

After that they brought me to my room and I was super drowsy. Whenever I felt any discomfort I called the nurse for meds as soon as I started to feel it. (Don't wait until you're really feeling it because it takes about 30min for them to actually come in).

 

Right now I'm waiting to see the surgeon and for them to give me the OK to go home. Pretty good experience overall. Nothing to fear guys... :smile:

 

Your newly Bandend friend,

Maria :tt1:

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    Guru in Training

    latin_starr

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congrats!! I'mk glad you had such a wonderful surgery/recovery! I have mine tomorrow! I'm so ready.

    looking forward to reading your blogs :)

    ~Fran

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    Winks

    LAP-BAND Patients

    So happy for you that everything went so smooth. Keep us posted & take good care of yourself :-)

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    • Bariatric Master

    LoseIt!

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Welcome to the other side, Maria!! :) Keep in mind that it will probably be a little frustrating at first, but stick with it and it is ALL worth it in the end. Plus, we are here for you every step of the way!!

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    harliquinn

    LAP-BAND Patients

    hey Maria, congrats! welcome to Bandland! make sure you walk around a lot, itll make you feel even better. :)

    wishing you a speedy recovery,

    Harli

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    Dadkins8

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Best of luck to you! Take care as you travel on this journey with your lapband! :)

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    marig1104

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Welcome!!! so happy for you...Best of luck on this wonderful journey.

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    marw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Glad you are doing so well - keep up the good work and keep us posted!

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    oceangirl6

    LAP-BAND Patients

    wow you guys are all inspiring......havent had surg. yet, sometiime after 1/1/11

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    csolo

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Dear Maria: I have found your posts very inspiring - particularly your letter to FOOD. I am being banded on November 22nd and am scared but excited. I have to do a 14 day protein fast - WTF!!! I am hearing of people only having to do three days before surgery.... not fair. Not fair at all. And then like two weeks of liquids. If that doesn't take off 30 pounds (out of 120) I don't know what else would. Look forward to hearing from you ... csolo (Cathy)

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    .Maria.

    LAP-BAND Patients

    @Oceangirl: We are here for you... take advantage!!! I hope you get your surgery date soon. I know it was torture for me waiting to find out.

    @Cathy: Good luck with your journey! It has its ups and downs but its totally worth it!!! I only had to do 5 days which isn't so bad... I cannot imagine doing 14!!! Wow! But you just have to keep your eye on the prize and give it all you got chica. You can do it!!!

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