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Joy1961

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Everything posted by Joy1961

  1. Way to go! Thats awesome???Š
  2. I like it when you say "if you help the band". You are so right on with that. I think our drs plans are a lot alike. Thanks for helpful info
  3. Hi my son was 415. He s lost 150 so far. Good luck. You can do it
  4. Forgot to ask at hosp. I can call in am but im really uncomfortable. Cant sleep. And ive tried wslking
  5. Hi i was banded this morning too. Not too bad right? Im sorry i didnt do this sooner!!
  6. Will find out monday how much of a fill. But i was glad because i wondered how in the world to have nothing but clear liquids for a week and not be hungry.
  7. I went in February for seminar then tried on my own until end of August. Then spent September doing pre op stuff and banded This Morning!
  8. So sorry. That stinks. Praying time goes fast for you while you wait!
  9. Thanks Jen. You are right. Heading over there to Post Op???Ž
  10. Sipping my 3 tiny little medicine cups of water per hour. Tried crystal light lemonade that i normally LOVE. But water feels and tastes better.
  11. Oh yes. Guess i forgot to mention that!!!
  12. Apart from the 2 hernias being pretty sore i think things went pretty well. Pretty tired. Bit not bad. And i already had a fill in surgery. Ill know more about that at post op appt monday. Gotta go walk around my house. And sip sip sip
  13. In recovery. Wasnt bad at all. A bit sore. From hernias. But so glad its done. !
  14. Yes lets do that!! Dont worry. You will be fine. Our new life starts today. Im here. Getting cap and gown and iv next. Hate that. But its ok. Ttyl???Š
  15. On the way to hospital. Will move over to Post Op threads today. Yikes!!!! 8:30 arrival. Good luck to anyone else who goes jn today too. Or tomorrow. Or the next day. Or next week or. Im rambling. Im nervous can you tell. Lol!
  16. I can totally relatd. I ve had numerous major surgeries too i am seeing a counselor. Really helps me. Prayer helps too???Š
  17. Congrats! I go in the morning at 8:30. Are you glad its over?? Hope i do as good as you sound like u r. New life. Here we come???Š
  18. Great post. Welcome bsck!
  19. Wow. I am encouraged. Will keep u posted. I know it has helped me to read other text msgs.
  20. Im so nervous about how i will feel waking up. I know everyones experiece is diff. Im just getting so nervous i feel so stressed out. Think Ill get in my hot tub and try to relax. Tomorrow at 8:30 i go in.
  21. I havent been nervous at all and now im so nervous im shaky and queasy. 8:30 am tomorrow morning.
  22. Will he be cut off. . ? Sometimes i think he thinks he still 18 for cryin out loud lol
  23. Depending on your pre op diet. I am allowed 1 meal a day and 2 shakes My mom swears by pineapple for gas when having abdominal surgery ive had gall bladder out and i tried it. It worked for me. Sounds crazy i know so right now im having some pineapple chunks

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