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Hey Sara

Thanks for asking.

I think they are but seriously I have nothing to base it on. I've definitely been improving except for today. No worse than yesterday but no better. I don't see anything that looks like an infection so that's good. Just feel a little abandoned. Glad I have these forums. Thanks

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To be honest I felt that exact feeling, I know what you are talking about. They are there for you, they just know you have to heal. Keep as busy as possible, get excited you have a fantastic Journey you are heading down!!

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Had my procedure 3-1-12

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Hey Sara

Thanks for asking.

I think they are but seriously I have nothing to base it on. I've definitely been improving except for today. No worse than yesterday but no better. I don't see anything that looks like an infection so that's good. Just feel a little abandoned. Glad I have these forums. Thanks

Well, I don't have much to base it on either....but we have each other! Lol. I feel pretty good, actually (besides the gas and gas pains). I removed my dressings today, incisions look good. I have moved on to full liquids and added runny oatmeal, V-8, orange push up sherbert pops, sugar free fudge bars, and the likes. I could use some more ideas tho! ;) Hope all is well!

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Insurance approved yesterday!! Good thing because my surgery is scheduled for March 22...5 days to go! So nervous but excited. Down 11.4 pounds in 9 days on the pre-op diet. Guess I need to stock up on clear liquids!! How many of you had major second thoughts in the days prior to your surgery??

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I am so sick of Protein Shakes arghhh!!!

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New to this forum, surgery was 3.15, so i'm heading into day 3 post op and quite a bit scared. I've been warned day 3 is the worst rough most surgeries. I had a hernia repaired at the same time and i've been having the horrible shoulder pain. Haven't slept much cause I can't get comfortable. I know this will get better, but I am miserable right now, I also am sooo tired of Protein Shakes. I had to do a 9 day liquid no-sugar diet, more I just don't have the imagination to "eat" anything appetizing. My bandages come off today and i'm a little nervous about that too... Listen to me i'm a mess!

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Day 2 was the worst for me. The best advice I can give is to stay AHEAD of the pain. Don't wait til you're miserable to take it, like I did. Take it every 4 hrs whether u think u need it or not. I felt a lot of pressure under my ribs, and it was almost difficult to breathe with all that trapped gas. Walk, walk, walk. That was all that helped me. Best of luck. It WILL get better, I promise ;)

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Insurance approved yesterday!! Good thing because my surgery is scheduled for March 22...5 days to go! So nervous but excited. Down 11.4 pounds in 9 days on the pre-op diet. Guess I need to stock up on clear liquids!! How many of you had major second thoughts in the days prior to your surgery??

Congrats meemee! My surgery is the same day! Not long to go now. I'm down 13 pounds today, woohoo! Haven't had any doubts yet. I'm 60 and have spent most all of my adult life fighting my weight, one big yo-yo! I'm ready to get it off and keep it off. It's up to me to follow what my doctor says and eat what and how much of what I should to be a success. We can do this, we need to do this not only for our health and well being but to be who we are intended to be. Good luck on your journey! I'll be praying for you! God is good and he wants the absolute best for us! Deb

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I am so sick of Protein shakes arghhh!!!

I'm on day 10 of pre-op....I'm getting tired of the shakes too but the key is to stay positive, mix things up, and keep your eye on the prize! I got several different shakes some better than the other, switch with broth, unjury chicken is the best, I'm allowed greek yogurt so I have one of those a day or one sf pudding, or sf Jello. I try not to eat much of those last two because of my allergy to aspertame. I drink Water and herb tea so that helps. Hang in ther Lisanj, you CAN do this! Good luck on your journey~ Deb

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i have mine scheduled for march 14! i have already started the Protein shakes too. i am so excited and a bit nervous all at same time. its cool to think this time next year will be a whole new me! glad to be on this site w you all!

Hi hi,

I was also banded on 3/14!

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Where do you get the unjury shakes?

You have to order on their website unjury.com

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Where do you get the unjury shakes?

You have to order on their website unjury.com

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i had my surgery 3/14! i was so nervous going into surgery but it went well. i had a small hernia that was fixed also at same time..so im now 4 days post op..im a little more sore than i expected. im betting bc of the hernia repair. on full liquids now and thats going well. im was worried i would be starving but honestly im not hardly hungry at all. just trying to focus on getting my Protein in each day. pain gets better each day and now sleeping better..so far so good! hope everybody else is doing well too!

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