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I got banded yesterday at 1:30 finally got to leave at about 6, boy do i feel like i went a few round muhammed ali!!! i am very sore very swollen and bruised but other than that im pretty good. my pain meds arent strong enough tho so that sucks but i deal. my throat was so dry i had the hubby run out and get me throat moisture lozenges that where sugar free and they helped the warm broth helped as well. so far im just doing sf apple juice, broth and Water but i have had two cup of Decaf this morn and did great, the surgeon wants me on shakes already but idk if i can take a shake quite yet, im still trying to get used to the new feelings inside my gut! lol, i slept good inclined on my back last night not bad probly did more walking that i should have but its the only way to get the gas out, congrats to all of us that took the leap on our new life!! lets kick fats a$$!

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I was banded Wednesday too, HoweverI feel like I got the shit kicked out of my stomach several times lol and my throat is killer sore :( I'm up and around today but I've been sleeping in the recliner the last 2 nights I sure hope it gets better and man im starving

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Hi, I got banded on Wed., 2/16 too. My abdomen did not start to feel sore until the second day, which surprised me. The most uncomfortable was the gas in my shoulder and back. It is finally coming out little on day two. The anesthesia side effects knocked me on my butt!! The nausea on day one made me feel as if I wanted to vomit if I moved too much, but no vomiting at all so far. Fortunately, my throat was and has been pain free. I was worried I was going to wake up with a major sore throat after surgery, but did not.

I think the biggest issue I am having now is being physically hungry! In fact, STARVING!! I was able to start clear Proteins today, broth, ices, tea, Jello, but it just isn't cutting it. I woke up out of my sleep due to the hunger pains and now hoping a cup of bullion will suffice. I am going to call my surgeon tomorrow and see if it is possible I have some liquid Protein shakes as in pre-op. At least they satisfied me more! The lack of nutrients has also given me a headache. Anyone else experiencing this and have any suggestions? I know various surgeons have there stages in different lengths of time. I wish the best to the both of you!! We are going to do this and be successful!!

I was banded Wednesday too, HoweverI feel like I got the shit kicked out of my stomach several times lol and my throat is killer sore :( I'm up and around today but I've been sleeping in the recliner the last 2 nights I sure hope it gets better and man im starving

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I got banded yesterday at 1:30 finally got to leave at about 6, boy do i feel like i went a few round muhammed ali!!! i am very sore very swollen and bruised but other than that im pretty good. my pain meds arent strong enough tho so that sucks but i deal. my throat was so dry i had the hubby run out and get me throat moisture lozenges that where sugar free and they helped the warm broth helped as well. so far im just doing sf apple juice, broth and Water but i have had two cup of Decaf this morn and did great, the surgeon wants me on shakes already but idk if i can take a shake quite yet, im still trying to get used to the new feelings inside my gut! lol, i slept good inclined on my back last night not bad probly did more walking that i should have but its the only way to get the gas out, congrats to all of us that took the leap on our new life!! lets kick fats a$!

Hi congrats on starting a new life I was banded yesterday, I feel a liitle pain in mt stomach and when i get up to walk around i feel a little lite headed. The experience of going under was very scary for me but prayed and got over it, I made onee of the best decisions of my life so yes you are right lets kick fat ass!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congratulations (to all of you). It sounds like everything went well! How very exciting for you. I get banded the 22nd and I can't wait. I feel like a kid waiting for a birthday party or Christmas! lol

Good luck to you. I can't wait to hear about your success!

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Hey all! yaaaay for uus! i was also banded on 2/16. My main issue is the chest pain and when i breath in it HURTS! i have lot of neck pain, which i know is gas. But man, taking deep breaths is not easy! My stomach is healing very well. i took all the bandages off yesterday. I too am feeling starving, but my doctor has me on strictly liquids. I'm drinkin Isopure, which is a Protein whey drink, apple juice, lots and lots of chicken broth, and sugar free pop sickles. i wish this chest and neck pain would go away!

I love the fact that we have eachother. no matter the issue i feel theres always someone who is or was in your shoes. I can't wait to hear about all of your success stories. we will do great! my best friend told me the other day... "just make sure you don't lose yourself" i guess going from being morbidly obese to one hot mama... haha you know what i mean :)

much love!

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I got banded the same day, my congrats to you! A new beginning!

I got banded yesterday at 1:30 finally got to leave at about 6, boy do i feel like i went a few round muhammed ali!!! i am very sore very swollen and bruised but other than that im pretty good. my pain meds arent strong enough tho so that sucks but i deal. my throat was so dry i had the hubby run out and get me throat moisture lozenges that where sugar free and they helped the warm broth helped as well. so far im just doing sf apple juice, broth and Water but i have had two cup of Decaf this morn and did great, the surgeon wants me on shakes already but idk if i can take a shake quite yet, im still trying to get used to the new feelings inside my gut! lol, i slept good inclined on my back last night not bad probly did more walking that i should have but its the only way to get the gas out, congrats to all of us that took the leap on our new life!! lets kick fats a$$!

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Congrats, that was my day as well, and yes I had some similiar tell me something like that too but more in the lines of more negavtivty! No more negativity and now postiive! Good luck and Congrats!

Hey all! yaaaay for uus! i was also banded on 2/16. My main issue is the chest pain and when i breath in it HURTS! i have lot of neck pain, which i know is gas. But man, taking deep breaths is not easy! My stomach is healing very well. i took all the bandages off yesterday. I too am feeling starving, but my doctor has me on strictly liquids. I'm drinkin Isopure, which is a Protein whey drink, apple juice, lots and lots of chicken broth, and sugar free pop sickles. i wish this chest and neck pain would go away!

I love the fact that we have eachother. no matter the issue i feel theres always someone who is or was in your shoes. I can't wait to hear about all of your success stories. we will do great! my best friend told me the other day... "just make sure you don't lose yourself" i guess going from being morbidly obese to one hot mama... haha you know what i mean :)

much love!

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