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Kerrie w/a K
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Hi there, I was banded on 10/8 as well, and today was my first day back at work. I was pretty out of it - I still feel foggy from the anesthesia, I think! My pain is pretty much gone, other than the shoulder pain from the gas. That crept up on me today and by 2:00 I was pretty uncomfortable. Glad to be home now!
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I was banded on Thursday as well, but have had zero hunger since then. My surgeon's post op diet is a little more liberal - I wasn't restricted to clear fluids so I think that helps. SF Carnation Instant breakfast is on the OK list, as are protein shakes. Try to get some protein in somehow and that should help with the hunger.
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Hi! I had my surgery yesterday, too. It went well, even with a 'bonus' hiatal hernia repair that I wasn't aware I needed. :thumbup: More pain today than yesterday, but no hunger, lots of rumbling in my intestines - hope they start working soon. No regrets, but am looking forward to getting off of liquids!