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I was told the gas pains can last more than a week and they did for me. I had such bad shoulder pain that they gave me a chest x ray to check for a blood clot. A couple of days later it was gone about 11 days after surgery. Maybe that is what it was and not the chicken breast.:grouphug: Those gas pains were worse than any surgery pain.
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:grouphug: My band was put on April 20th. My weight loss has stalled (Just like before when i was on a diet for a week or so). Will there be a big change when I get my first fill? I have been behaving and exercising but I feel that my capacity is too large right now. Down 15, 85 to go!
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I also took pjs but it was easier to just leave the gown on. Plus my surgery was late in the day and I just slept all evening anyway. I would not have wanted to get up and change. They even gave me warm socks so I didn't need slippers from home either .
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I am three and a half weeks since surgery and most of my weight loss was the first ten days also. I am hoping that is becaue I have not received my first fill. I have lost about 15 pounds. I am also exercising and have changed my habits drastically. I was expecting more weight loss than this.