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maddoxam13

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    Hi everyone... I was banded last Monday July 15...first couple of days were tough but am feeling so much better as the days go by... Already down 8 lbs from surgerydde00

    Sprinkle...I c u are from s jersey 2.. What area are u in and who was your surgeon?

    I'm from Jersey too!!!! I had Dr Wasser from Virtua do my surgery on the 16th. What area are u from?

  4. Posted

    I was banded on July 16. Down 9lbs so far and feeling good. Gas pains still but not too bad. My left shoulder hurts ATM.. But hoping that goes away. But all in all..doing good :)

    Hey there! I was banded on the 16th as well and I'm totally has free! I was taking the Gas X strips like it was my job and that helped SO MUCH! Also walking seemed to push it out as well.

    How are you sleeping? I finally slept in my bed last night but was uncomfortable so I'm thinking ill try it again tonight and maybe go back to the recliner if I'm still in pain. I'm a stomach sleeper so laying on my back is frustrating!!

  5. Posted

    Day 3 post op and feeling MUCH better!!! Had a break down last night and cried...just being in pain and hungry but FYI crying is NOT FUN!!!! OMG that hurt my stomach so bad!!!!

    I do have a question...how long after surgery did it take for y'all to have a bowel movement?? I'm getting worries cuz I'm pretty regular but haven't had one since before surgery.

  7. Posted

    Just curious... I've been as high as 365' date=' and the band is finally kicking in and working. My weight is coming off--down to 333 now. I've been as low as 290 in the past just by dieting and exercise, but I am hoping the band will allow me to keep the weight off that I am now losing. My goal is to get to 250 or 240. Have any of the guys on here had problems with sagging skin after losing a similar amount?

    And, how did you deal with it??[/quote']

    Make sure u are lifting weights!!! That will help with the elasticity of your skin ;)

  10. Posted

    I'm so mad at myself that I forgot to take a before pic the morning of surgery. I mean I obviously have pics of me before surgery but I wanted one in shorts and a sports bra so I can really see all of my success throughout this journey! It was just to hectic the morning of with my kids and trying to sneak out of the house before the baby could see me and start crying! Then I wouldn't have been able to leave with a heavy heart!

    Ughhh I didn't take a before pic either!!! I was just banded yesterday so I guess I could take one? But I've already lost 25 lbs with preop soooo I should've taken a pic before then!

  11. Posted

    Has anybody had chest pain or tightness after surgery? It feels tight when I take deep breaths so pain is the wrong word to describe it! I was banded yesterday so I was hoping this was normal.

    I'm doing my breathing thing when I remember so like every few hours and its tough to get to where I need to be on that!

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    I was banded yesterday!!! (16 July) feeling "ok"...I was able to actually take a shower today and walk upstairs to my bedroom so that was exciting!! Lol I've been walking when I can around the house and taking Gas X strips are my savior right now!! I highly recommend them!!

    I started my journey in March weighing 290 and of course I stepped on the scale today and I'm at 264.1!!

    Can't wait to get into ONEderland!!

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    Hey ladies day one post op. feeling better than yesterday shoulder pain is the worst incisions are doing better port site a little sore. I can't drink but a small amount of Water and then I fill so full can't wait to be able to drink a full glass of cold water

    Hi there!! I was banded yesterday as well. I'm taking the gas X strips like its my job right now!! Lol it's helping with the gas ALOT!!! I finally "passed gas" today twice and as so excited!! Like buy no shoulder pain! So def try the gas x.

    I'm having trouble standing up straight and breathing in deep. Like my abs are so tight right now!

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  14. Posted

    I was just banded this morning!!! Feeling ok so far but really sore on the upper abdomen for obvious reasons!!! Not looking forward to tomorrow since I see a lot of people saying how the pain is worse day 2! Sad!!!

    I'm on liquid Percocet and its not helping with the pain too much! Oh well I know it'll all be worth it in the end and this pain will be a distant memory!!

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