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Will1970    18

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Woke up an hour ago about to hit my 72 hours since surgery and feeling pretty darn good going to take the dogs for a 1.5 mile walk. Only thing bothering me really is my legs are sore and minor belly discomfort.

Woops, meant 72 hours

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WickedWitch    10

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Woke up an hour ago about to hit my 48 hours since surgery and feeling pretty darn good going to take the dogs for a 1.5 mile walk. Only thing bothering me really is my legs are sore and minor belly discomfort.

Oh Will...you give me hope!! I go into surgery on 2/29 and I am so worried about being able to return to work on Monday 3/5---if you feel that good after 48 hours...I hope I do too!! Good Luck to you!!

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XTA    22

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That is awesome Will! Have a wonderful day!

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Quinnmc79    27

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So good to hear everyone's banding experiences this month!! Congrats to all you who have become bandsters so far! I'm about a week into pre op diet, lost about 4 lbs, but totally craving carbs and sweets! Going in for pre op class on the 14th.... Starting to get excited! Less than 2 weeks!

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Talk teacher    11

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Hello all,

I am newly registered although have been following for about a week. I too will be banded in feb. 2/21 to be exact and am a little nervous. I am self pay because I do not meet the ins criteria so my biggest fear is that I will have spent this money for yet another thing that does not work for me. I have no problem with food restriction or exercise so I hope I have made the right choice.

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Will1970    18

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Oh Will...you give me hope!! I go into surgery on 2/29 and I am so worried about being able to return to work on Monday 3/5---if you feel that good after 48 hours...I hope I do too!! Good Luck to you!!

I really feel the walking helped a lot for me.

oh and i meant 72 hours had it done on 2/9

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WickedWitch    10

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Hello all, I am newly registered although have been following for about a week. I too will be banded in feb. 2/21 to be exact and am a little nervous. I am self pay because I do not meet the ins criteria so my biggest fear is that I will have spent this money for yet another thing that does not work for me. I have no problem with food restriction or exercise so I hope I have made the right choice.

Hang in there Talk teacher...I am new (only a week)...I have read quite abit on here...it helps to see what others are going through. Good luck!!

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Cocoabean    430

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Does anyone else have pressure in their chest? I had a hernia fixed too, thinking that may be what is wrong..

Having a hernia repair can certainly account for it, but please call your surgeon to check in about it. Chest pressure/pain is always scary to read.

If it doesn't feel right, call your doc, it is what we pay them for. :)

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sweetsoutherngirl    32

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The closer I get the more my nerves are jittery. I have had surgery before to have a tubal ligation, but nothing else. I am sure I will not sleep at all Tuesday night.....

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Mrs. Curtis    42

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The closer I get the more my nerves are jittery. I have had surgery before to have a tubal ligation, but nothing else. I am sure I will not skeep at all Tuesday night.....

I am with you- I am scheduled to arrive at 6:45am on Wednesday morning and am getting more and more nervous everyday. Good luck to you on your surgery and a speedy recovery :)

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sweetsoutherngirl    32

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I am with you- I am scheduled to arrive at 6:45am on Wednesday morning and am getting more and more nervous everyday. Good luck to you on your surgery and a speedy recovery smile.png

Good luck to you too!! I wish my surgery was that early!

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myluv2drive    30

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Good luck to you too!! I wish my surgery was that early!

Good luck to you both, Mrs. Curtis & Sweetsoutherngirl. I am scheduled for Thursday morning at 7am.

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his_spirit    62

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Been lurking and reading for weeks on here. Tomorrow at 2pm is my time for being banded. For the last couple of weeks I have been fluctuating between excitement and nervousness (and mostly excited_ but this morning I had a complete meltdown. I know everything will be just fine but still the nerves got to me lol. Reading all your similar thoughts and experiences is very encouraging.

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dee257    1,516

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yes Good luck to all....I think this site is my new addiction...it so keeps me motivated....when I feel im loosing it I run here and reading everyones post keep me on track.......thanks all

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Greekie17    22

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Just checking in 4 days post-op. Wish I could say that I was feeling greAT but that would be a lie. I stopped the narcotic painkiller last night so maybe that is why. Today was pretty bad, although I am staying awake more and sleeping less. I still am existing on cream of chicken Soup since I can't tolerate the Protein Shakes, so am worried about losing muscle during this period. Tomorrow I will call the surgeon's office for some tips on what to do. Have been plagued by diarrhea since early this a.m. which also is leaving me weak and restless. Each day is getting better than the day before, though, so that is a hopeful step. Good luck to everyone else getting banded in Feb. By next month we will all be old pros at this.

Marianna

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