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Banded yesterday, 9/29/10. My husband's last words were "Don't do it!!!" But he has been supportive since.

Dr. Francis from Orange Coast Memorial was my surgeon.

So much pain! Have to sleep on my back. Can't get up without help Not too hungry. Don't mind the liquids yet. But, it's only been two days:eek:

Wondering when the pain will stop. Neck, port site and back.

so far, no gas.

So happy there are support sites like this one!!!

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Get up and walk around as much as possible. The pain is minimal and will go away. Enjoy the new life style changes! Congratulations on your decision.

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I get banded on Monday. Im excited. I keep hitting a wall with my weight loss and I hope this will help me get past it. Im not looking forward to the "pain" but its short term... I hope!

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Yep walk walk walk...will help you in the healing process! And keep hydrated!

Welcome and Good luck as you start your new journey!

Kim

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Thanks for your advice. I am open to all. Today, it actually hurts a lot less. Only took pain meds once.

I will try the walking. I look like an old woman all bent over, but two people, including you, said it works so I will try it.

Congratulations on your weight loss. 100 pounds is awesome!

Chris

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I found it easier to sleep on the couch. I laid so that I moved my right leg off the couch to sit up, my port was on the left side. I was only on liquid tylenol so my pain was minimal. it did hurt to stand up from sitting down.

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yeah walking really helps..i walk around my house every hour for about 5 mins. i love this weather change..makes for a wonderful walk outdoors.

i'm hunched over too but it's gettin better!

good luck to ya

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