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well If I am doing my math correctly, we have very similar loss wt. during the liquid diet and after the procedure. I swear I saw 282 once but it has been more 28-286.... Cool to know we have similar experiences

No barium for me.....Released just after two hours. happy pills provided and good instructions as to what to do!!!! Does anybody has farting issues? I am farting like a mad man!!!!:omg_smile: that's all....blanks only. ..nothing else!

No...you will go to the prep room and in my case they asked me to wash with a wash cloth and hospital soap my stomach. Then I put one of those robes and went to the waiting room to be wheeled into the OR. All very private. I came out wearing the same robe. so I dont know if I was completelly naked or not.....if I was, who cares. I was dead asleep and nothing felt funny other than my stomach!!!! LOL!!! Dont worry. you wont appear on Youtube

No need to fear. They put an IV on you. (mine was in the LH Wrist) and that was it.... they rolled me into the OR, move me to the Operation table they say, count til 10, I did and never went by 4.....until I woke up on my own all done! Expect your recuperation to be at least 2 hours and then you will be released home with lots of happy pills! Enjoy the time down while you can before life gets hectic all over again! Good luck!:omg_smile:

Thanks Amber, Good to hear!!! Pheeeeewwww! btw, I am 6"2 Started the process in May 08 at 325 lbs and excersized (Personal Trainer) my way down to 303 lbs prior to liquid diet. Right before the operation I had gone down to 292 lbs thanks to the liquid diet. I have gone down to 282 since banded and I have hit a plateau. Right now....282-286-284 up and down!!! Have gone from a 48 waist to a 44. Mitch V

Hello from Charlotte, NC Just got my operation done two weeks ago exactly today. As of today, I am suposed to start the mushie diet and I am excited to have something else besides liquids!!!! already had some and it feels normal. My Physician was Dr. Carl Lowe of Carolina Surgical. Will have my first filll in 3 weeks. Lots of questions....the first week it felt like I had something inside...starting the second week, it does not feel like that anymore. It feel way too normal actually other than the pain from surgery and around the port. I havent got the full/choking sensation yet.?????????? Is that normal.....Am I reading too much about sleapage? Concerned? you bet...However my Dc says to relax andnot to worry!!! is this normal..???? ..:biggrin::cursing: Anybody with same experience?