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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!
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So excited for you, B_B!!! I knew it would happen for you! Hang in there! We're just now starting this journey, there are more celebrations to come! Keep me posted, girlfriend!
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The level of pain and length of time is different for each person. My most painful day was day two after surgery. Each day after that was progressively better. I was feeling at 95% by day 6 post surgery.
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Oh man! I hate to hear that, but remember we are just starting this journey. No one said you would have great results from beginning...remember how the successful ones say, give it time. Try to identify the strong signs of hunger as a sign that you're not there yet, but it's coming! Slip ups may happen, results may not come as fast as we like...rest assure knowing your time is just beginning...there will be lots of wisdom to share with newbies...hang tight the lessons are coming. I hope my msg inspired you to hold on, it's coming.
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Oh man! I hate to hear that, but remember we are just starting this journey. No one said you would have great results from beginning...remember how the successful ones say, give it time. Try to identify the strong signs of hunger as a sign that you're not there yet, but it's coming! Slip ups may happen, results may not come as fast as we like...rest assure knowing your time is just beginning...there will be lots of wisdom to share with newbies...hang tight the lessons are coming. I hope my msg inspired you to hold on, it's coming.
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So excited for you, B_B!!! I knew it would happen for you! Hang in there! We're just now starting this journey, there are more celebrations to come! Keep me posted, girlfriend!
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Really good these days.
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I got the same email B_B. I'm not happy about TR closing their doors as I picked their office due to close proximity to my office, less missed work. But can't do much about the office closing, but I'm glad I'll still have same surgeon looking after me. I too don't know what they will charge for office visits, however, if more than reasonable, I'll be talking to surgeon about it. Who is your surgeon B_B?
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I'm thinking it was something like a 24 HR thing. Feeling fine now. I'm just having to really work hard on eating really small meals...my fill seems to restrict me to about half of what I was eating. 1/2 of 4oz is hardly worth the effort of eating.
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I'm thinking it was something like a 24 HR thing. Feeling fine now. I'm just having to really work hard on eating really small meals...my fill seems to restrict me to about half of what I was eating. 1/2 of 4oz is hardly worth the effort of eating.
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I had first fill yesterday, they pulled out what was there, had 2cc...then added another 2cc...so sitting at 4cc. I'm feeling so nauseous tho...just with Water and shakes.
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I started taking stool softener daily, after 3 days, no more cramps. And BMs are normal again.
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Hi augustgirl, how are you doing now?
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12/28. I'm calling them tomorrow. I'm not too concerned as it comes and goes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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