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Surgery Was Today, 6/8!

By dliteful!

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Oh WOW am I ever glad this morning is over! For all that led me here, and for my team of doctors, and my amazing surgeion and most of all, for my husband and friends, I am EVER grateful! Surgery was completely uneventful, I was home by 12:30 and have managed the pain very well all day. In fact, I've had viruses that made me feel worse than I've felt all afternoon! It's awesome, I really expected the pain and discomfort to be worse. No problems with gas yet, but I have been up and around quite a bit. Pain meds make me super sleepy, so that's the only time I've really been down is to sleep a few hours here and there.

 

I'm FINALLY on the recovery side, and I am so excited!!! :D Today's the last clear liquid day and tomorrow I get full liquids. I've never looked so forward to tomato soup in my whole life, but it sounds delicious right now.

 

Great things are in store for me - thanks to everyone for your support here. I'm going to have a million questions, so be ready!

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    BikiniBodby30

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congratulations! I've very excited for you and glad that the surgery was uneventful :) I can't wait to read up on your progress and I'll probably be reaching out to you since you're about two weeks ahead of me. I'm thrilled for your tomato soup tomorrow and you're right, it does sound good!

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    IL_MissKitty

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congratulations!!! So glad to hear things went well and best of luck to you in your new journey.

    My surgery is Wednesday!

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    Lady Sith

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Congrats!!! I'm so happy to hear things went so well for you. I'm hoping mine will be the same. I will be banded on the 20th of June and so looking forward to a new me!! Keep posting would love to hear how things are going for you.

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    dliteful!

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Well, the day after surgery isn't too bad! I have really only discomfort which feels like I did way too many ab crunches, :) and no nausea at all. Just a tiny bit of gas build up but seems like it's subsiding quickly. I've been watering flowers, doing dishes, doing laundry and have been pretty active which I think helps with the gas. I SO appreciate all of you commenting! I will give you any info you'd like, just ask, and over the next few days I'll keep commenting and keeping you informed. Have a great day everyone!

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    phatkatblue

    LAP-BAND Patients

    welcome! get ready for your journey!

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    dliteful!

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Day 3 post-op - I woke up feeling so much better this morning. Got all the bodily functions working again (ahem, if you know what I mean) and what a huge difference that made in how I feel - (oversharing? Sorry!) Learning to sip slowly. Haven't been hungry once, but am making sure to get my protein in each day to assist with the healing process. Hey Bikiniby30 - I'd be happy to be your band guide! You only have a couple weeks to go - let me know how I can help! :) You're going to do wonderfully. Have a beautiful day everyone! Hugs -

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    Libralatin

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Any changes in your energy level Dliteful? Anyone out there, did you receive a gas blow up in yout stomach area for the procedure? They do it for easier maneuvering sometimes? Just wondering about it.

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    kristikay

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Glad you are doing so well. It is reassuring. I have a consultation on the 22nd. It is a 4-5 hour appointment so hopefully I will have a much better idea of my situation. One of my concerns is how long I will be off work. I hope everything keeps going so well. Enjoy your soup!

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    jflo

    LAP-BAND Patients

    So glad to see you are doing well! It makes me feel better. My surgery date is July 2nd and I can't wait. I'm looking forward to the new me.

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    Lonnieislosingit!

    LAP-BAND Patients

    You are an inspiration, I am glad all is going well. My surgery date is 6/18. Keep posting as I am enjoying reading all the information you are supplying. Thank you and Congrats on your new journey!

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