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Just went to my one week postop and had my drain removed. Doing great overall, so I will not complain! Anyone else have a drain removed postop? I know some surgeons use them and others do not. It wasn't painful to have it removed, but since he pulled it, I fill like my stomach is full of air. Yuck. But I'll just walk it off... tomorrow. Hope everyone else is doing well! And those on the preop diet, YOU GOT THIS!

After reading everyone's posts I feel guilty that I didn't have that much pain! The first night there was bad pain in my shoulder, but I started denying the pain meds the next day. Mainly because I know pain meds cause constipation and that's the last thing I want! They did continue to give me Tylenol for comfort. Other than that... I'm sore, I'm tired, and at random times I REALLY want something to eat. lol But not all the time.

Third day (2 night) release is standard for the doctor I went through. I did have a "bleeder" (vein that he tried to cauterize but he didn't know if it would work), but it didn't cause any other issues. I was in a chair the night of surgery and walking the halls the next day though.

So day 4 post op. Feeling a little better each day. Just got released from hospital yesterday. Now just trying to drink, drink, drink.

I'm at surgery day! At the hospital, waiting for the nurse to come get me ready! Thanks for checking!

Surgery for me tomorrow as well. Nervous, but so ready to be on the other side! Prayers for all!

We're the same day! Best of luck!!!

Hope the Nov. 1st people are doing awesome!!!! I'm 5 days away. Been on the liver shrink diet for a little over a week and I've lost 9 lbs. but mine is not all liquids. Nerves are kicking in!!!

Congrats to those having surgery tomorrow. Praying for you all. I'm one week away and my nerves are already stretched thin. But I know this is the path I need to follow. And hey, I've lost 8 1/2 lbs already on my liver shrink diet. Mine isn't all liquids. But still rough! lol@FluffyChix Happy Halloween!

Congratulations! On being able to lose the required amount and on your surgery. 1 week from tomorrow, I will be sitting on the loser's bench with you.

Hope your follow up goes great today and you're approved!!!

Prayers for all!!! I'm on day 4 of my preop diet. It's getting real now! Surgery in 11 days. Oh boy!

I'm so sorry!! I just saw this, so I guess I missed it. Originally insurance denied stating there was no medical reason to remove and that it was successful surgery. My cardiologist had written a letter stating he believed my heart was spawning due to my band, and I had went by ambulance to the ER twice thinking I was having a heart attack. I'm had tests done ruling out my heart. After they denied, I wrote an appeal letter setting out each incident, and that after the fluid was removed from my band the chest pains stopped. After review, they reversed the decision.

Congratulations!!!

Wow! Nice to be moved up! My doc office called and said my pre-op tests show I have a bladder infection, so they are putting me on antibiotics. Glad they caught it now in time to treat and not delay surgery!