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carlitaaz
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Glad your surgery went well! Sounds like you are doing really well. I agree the constipation was the pits. Sounds like you are on the up-swing already. I wore a compression garment for a long time (6wks). Still do if I feel my lower abdomen "pulling". My scars are very small, thin,and my Dr. recommends so they wont get wider.
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Hope your surgery went well. I'm an older bandster(61) and am 8 wks post tt and breast reduction. I didn't bounce back immediately. Pain was controlled by taking meds regularly. I didn't feel myself(generally not well) til the 5th week (not pain, just not feeling well and tired) napped alot. I just listened to my body and at 6 wks started back at Curves and am happy to say I feel very good now, 8weeks. I say this not to concern you, but to let you know that if you don't immediately bounce back, you will in time. and are you thinking why did a 61yr old go threw this? Because I still feel young and want to look good!!
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it sounds like its the gas they use to inflate the belly area to put the band in. I had it. It just takes time to dissapate(sp). and can be uncomfortable. If you are constipated, you know it. You can't go!