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I have just had my lap band fitted and I can't believe in a way that I have done it!! Now the journey begins - apprehension and excitement all in one!! Will be checking out this forum to get inspiration and advice - good luck to everyone who had their surgery today! Would be lovely to share this journey :-)

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Welcome to the banded side Slimjem. I had my surgery Wenesday the 2.

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I am doing great. Still a bit sore, The first 2 days especially that day one was a rough one for me I couldnt drink or get much of anything down. I just didnt want anything. I am now doing good with that. Be sure to follow what the dr says and take it easy the first few days.

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Congrats! It is a bit scary. I had mine done April 24 and I feel great! I am wishing the same for you! May you have a speedy recovery!

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Welcome to bandland!! Walk as much as you can to try to ease any gas pains! I am almost three months out and I could not be happier! Good luck!

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The day after the surgery is the worst day. I'm on day two and I can't do much of anything I'm so sore all I want to do is lay around

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Congrats I had my surgery Wednesday the 2nd I'm so happy I've done this gas pain and all

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i had my 2nd band surgery on Wednesday. hopefully this one "takes" LOL Day two was the worst for me too. doing good now but I'm starving.

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It's great that I know there are people who are going through the same - first night was ok just lay like a rigid corpse in bed not moving :-) see you all later x

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I was banded on 12 of April. It was rough the first two days, but my doctor told me to walk as much as I can and not to over do it. I was back to work the following Monday.... which the first week I was drained. Some of you are lucky to get pain meds. They don't believe in pain meds here. I had to be one tough cookie. Good luck!

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How did going back to work feel? Did you tell your colleagues? How are you doing now?

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Congrats! Glad to hear things are going well. I'm being banded in a few days.

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