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Banded a few hours ago now

Pain well controlled as stomach really fine, left shoulder gas pain which l they give me a wonderful device a electrical heated pad which numbed pain

No drips or drains, mobile enough to go to the bathroom unaided.

Consultant called in and I was able to have coffee and low fat yogurt. And porridge order for Breakfast.

Says I will be able to home to home tomorrow after his round and I am shown how to inject by self with anti clotting drug.

Many thanks for all your well wishes

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Glad to hear everything went well, Carerjem!

Still waiting to hear on EastEnd and Spot - hope they are doing well.

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kkf - good luck! Your surgery date is today, I'm sending you lots of support and healing vibes!

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I am glad to hear of everyone's experiences on freshly being banded! As I get closer to next friday, I get a little more nervous. It is not because of the surgery itself, but because of the negative stories I have read about the band (about not losing weight); however, I am going to remain positive about it and continue to count down the days! I am happy that I have a group of bandsters to go thru this with!!!!!!!!!!! One week left

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Hello all! My name is Tara and I just found out yesterday that I will gladly bejoining the April group :) Pre-op diet starts 4/18, surgery 4/28.

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14 days until I'm banded (4/21), no prescribed pre op...although I'm doing something on my own so that I won't have the heavy liver that I keep hearing about...can't wait to sit (more like run) on the losers bench with you all!

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Got my new date this afternoon : 18 April 2011 - Glitter (Grace)

Hey, I thought I'd put a list together with everyone's name, date of pre-diet start and date of surgery, so we can keep those people in mind on their special day. Here's who has shared their informaiton to date:

If anyone wants to add their name to the list, just post in this thread, and I'll be glad to keep the list updated (every day or so)

Brenda, pre-op diet March 26, surgery April 4 (our first surgery of the month - how are you doing, Brenda?)

Woodslass, pre-op diet March 21, surgery April 5 (Yay for Woodslass!)

Spot, pre-op diet March 22, surgery April 6 (One of three done today - hope all is well!)

Carerjem, surgery April 6 (Two of three - Here's to very little pain, or good drugs to deal with them)

EastEndMTBr, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 6 (Three of three - congratulations!)

kkf1979, pre-op diet March 24, surgery April 7 (Safe travels to Toronto and good luck tomorrow!)

Lukesdiesel, surgery April 11

saundrac, pre-op diet April 2, surgery April 12

Bandit!, surgery April 13

emptyNest, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 14

Mmichelle, pre-op diet April 1, surgery April 15

Andytim, surgery April 15

MissMelo, surgery April 18

slm2007, surgery April 18

KaylaTX, pre-op diet March 24, surgery April 18

TerriF, surgery April 20

Musarion, surgery April 21

Peaches78, pre-op diet April 5, surgery April 26

JoanneD, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 26

Jessica, pre-op diet April 15, surgery April 29

mgottbeg, surgery end of April

Be sure to check regularly, so you can cheer on your fellow Bandsters on the first day of the rest of their life!

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My surgery was April 5. It went very well. I'm in a little pain but I'm moving around much better now. Good luck to all the other bandsters out there!

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My surgery was yesterday and I honestly had a really good experience the surgeon and staff at the slimband clinic were great. I was done at about 2pm and was back at my hotel room @ 5pm. I have no gas pain at all (touch wood). The pain from the surgery itself is very minimal and I only get them when I try to sit or stand. I slept really well only woke up once to take painkillers. So far so good, I pray that the rest of my journey is as easy as this. I have only had Water and a glass of apple juice since the surgery and I am noy hungry. In the airport right now on my way home to start a brand new life.

Wishing all of you yet to be banded all the best.

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Surgery April 4, 2011, felt like I was in a really bad car accident. However, today I feel like a million bucks, I do feel a little hungry. Is anyone else feeling this way?

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Surgery April 4, 2011, felt like I was in a really bad car accident. However, today I feel like a million bucks, I do feel a little hungry. Is anyone else feeling this way?

Yes to the feeling like you've been in a car wreck! Hoping to feel like a million bucks tomorrow and am trying to get in the Protein Shakes and feeling hungry for something......

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My surgery date is set for April 28th. Anybody want to race me to the 100 lbs. down mark?

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Surgery April 4, 2011, felt like I was in a really bad car accident. However, today I feel like a million bucks, I do feel a little hungry. Is anyone else feeling this way?

Hi. My surgery was on the 5th. The first couple of days I didn't feel hungry at all. I did drink tons of Water, I thought I'd drown. lol. Right now though, I feel very hungry. Tomorrow is when I can start my blenderized diet. Can't wait! I'm hoping that I'll feel full with very little. The pain now comes and goes. I do get a pulling/slight burning sensation every once in awhile at the port entrance. I'm hoping that goes away. So far, today has been pretty good as far as the pain goes. It's getting better. Congrats on everyone's so far successful banding. Hope everyone has a speedy recovery. Good luck to those who have upcoming surgeries!

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Lukesdiesel, surgery April 11

saundrac, pre-op diet April 2, surgery April 12

Bandit!, surgery April 13

emptyNest, pre-op diet March 30, surgery April 14

Mmichelle, pre-op diet April 1, surgery April 15

Andytim, surgery April 15

I just wanted to wish good luck to all the people getting banded this coming week - I hope you all do very well. Welcome to your new lifestyle and congratulations on the journey we will take together!

I know you are all apprehensive, because I was too. Keep positive - I'm still here, as are others who were banded last week. We're in it together!

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