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tropicalgal
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I was sleeved on Monday; my doc put drains in because I had my lapband out on Sept. 12. Guess he wanted to make sure any extra fluid gets out of there. It sure has been painful! I had a CAT scan on Thursday & I do have fluid but not a leak. So here I sit, with 2 drains, wishing they were out (have appt tomorrow; I'm doubtful they'll take them out as they are still draining.) & I was feeling better. My sleeve rocking days are beginning slowly but I'm glad I'll be ro...
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Off for surgery this a.m. Keep having thoughts of how much stomach will be taken out.
I know I'll be healthier in the long run....just wish I didn't have to loose so much stomach. Pray and/or wish me luck!!
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Justr has my lapband removed yerterday. Am doing well today...pain scale 1-10 would be a 4. On to the sleeve once this is healed.