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Question...day 3 post op...did you guys feel like had to belch but you know it's the band. And Fluid causes an odd sensation doing past the band? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cool. I'm ready to bounce back and get active. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Right. Did you have stitches or glue? I have glue, love it because no dressings to worry about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feeling pretty sore today. Pain level without pain meds is about 5, on pain meds about a 4. Trying to get down lots of fluids. Nurse called said to take pain meds around the clock, so keeping up with pain meds, which helps, but only a little. The pain is mostly at my incision points. I've been able to get down one Isopure, and Water. Need to work on another IsoPure to get in my daily Protein. I'm not feeling hungry, so that's good. Thanks so much for checking on me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

weneebug - please stay in touch, would like to see your progress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Rustic be sure to stay in touch. Would like see your progress. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I truly had a pleasant experience today. Had I known what it would be like for me to go through this experience, (with these same nurses and docs) I would have done it years ago. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a funny story to tell. So, I'm laying on bed in pre-op, thinking about being nude under my gown. I started to contemplate hum, what happens if I pee during surgery? Will I get a catheter? I don't think so, no one said anything about a catheter. I mentioned this to my sister who was my driver. So I called nurse over. Asked her, are you putting in a catheter...she (such a fun girl, she made my experience so pleasant) said, oh no, you won't be in OR long enough for a catheter. Hum, I said. So, what happens if I pee on myself. She said well girl, we just wipe it up, these beds are made for that...I said so will you change my socks? She said yes you'll get hospital issued socks. Me, oh ok. I said ok, I'm good, so she walks off...I told my sister, if I come out of OR and notice I'm not wearing my socks, I'll be so embarrassed. (I've never given birth, btw so never gone through that loosing of ...we'll you know). My sister and I had a good laugh about that, she's had a baby so she understands my concern of embarrassment. So, I wake up post-op. Feet are covered. Nurse says let's get dressed. Ok, said to myself, yeah I gotta see the outcome for myself. I pull out my feet from under covers, awh...my socks!!! Such a sigh of relief! So I get to Recovery, sister comes in sits down...I said look, "my socks!" She said I know that was the first thing she looked at. We laughed so hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! I'm home, all went very well. Woke up with pain level at 2-3. I'm at about a 2, right now. Gas didn't travel to my shoulders TG. However feeling it in my lower back but pain is tolerable with walking, heat pad and pain meds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is my big day...lap band surgery first thing tomorrow morning! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I was able to lose 16 lbs pre-op. Started pre-op diet at 229, down to 213. My goal is to get to 140, however I'll take whatever the band gives me. Anyone else start with these stats? Where are you now? Are my goals realistic? How soon did you get to 60 lbs lost? Your help is greatly appreciated! Only positive comments please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Yay, us! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You guys are about 3 weeks ahead of me. Tomorrow is my big day...lap band surgery first thing tomorrow morning! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I was able to lose 16 lbs pre-op. Started pre-op diet at 229, down to 213. My goal is to get to 140, however I'll take whatever the band gives me. Anyone else start with these stats? Where are you now? Are my goals realistic? How soon did you get to 60 lbs lost? Your help is greatly appreciated! Only positive comments please. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My LB surgery is scheduled for Nov 22. My initial appointment was less than 3 weeks ago. I'm in Houston, and ready for surgery! Already down 12 lbs just 7 days on pre-op diet. Exciting times ahead! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so pumped, although this pre-op diet is really tough, it's getting the job done! In 6 days I've lost 11 lbs...what a great motivation for myself! Can't wait to see what the band will do for me! My surgery is scheduled in less than 2 weeks. I'm so excited to get this weight off! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Very inspirational! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm new here, 3 weeks pre-band. Your story has truly inspired me to do all that you recommend. Thank you for thinking of us during your struggle. God bless you for that. Prayers for your success! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App