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Wooooo Hooo !! & It Begins !

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I can officially post in the post op section! Arrived at the hospital at 9am went back for surgery Around 11am and woke up around 1:40pm. I am banded !!! When I woke up I thought omg what the hell did I do to myself . Once I got that pain medication in me I changed my mind lol. I feel awesome I'm so blessed and thankful. I'm ready to begin this journey with massive success like many of you ! :):):)

ps. I'm a little loopy so please excuse me if this isn't making any scense .

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  • I feel about the same as you! Was wondering what the hell I did I get myself into. A little pain even with the pain medication but I think I'll live. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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    Thank you & yes the liquid diet was absolute torture for me the last 4-5 days on it. it took extreme will power but trust me stay strong the feeling of that small accomplishment is well worth it!

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Congratulations, and loopy is better than pain! That is so great, you've cleared another hurdle. I'm starting to get scared (surgery Sept. 11th) but my surgeon is great & I can't wait. Keep me posted on your progress and I'll do the same. Hey, you will be 5 days ahead of me. . .so I expect lots of good advice. Haha. :) Take care & heal quickly! :)

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Congratulations! Was just wondering how you're doing. T&P for a speedy recovery & successful journey.

You rest up now!

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Congratulations' date=' and loopy is better than pain! That is so great, you've cleared another hurdle. I'm starting to get scared (surgery Sept. 11th) but my surgeon is great & I can't wait. Keep me posted on your progress and I'll do the same. Hey, you will be 5 days ahead of me. . .so I expect lots of good advice. Haha. :) Take care & heal quickly! :)

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I was starting to get scared to on the way to the hospital almost told my boyfriend to turn the car around lol but the staff made me feel comfortable. The processing of signing in then getting put to sleep goes so fast you don't have time to think. You will do awesome ! keep in touch & Thank you :)

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Congratulations! Was just wondering how you're doing. T&P for a speedy recovery & successful journey.

You rest up now!

Thank you ! I will definitely be resting up tonight :)

I feel about the same as you! Was wondering what the hell I did I get myself into. A little pain even with the pain medication but I think I'll live. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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I feel about the same as you! Was wondering what the hell I did I get myself into. A little pain even with the pain medication but I think I'll live. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Same to you my friend ! We will get through this

KristensMommy so glad to hear from you and that everything went so well. Are you home or overnight in the hospital? Check in with us tomorrow and let us know how you are doing!

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KristensMommy so glad to hear from you and that everything went so well. Are you home or overnight in the hospital? Check in with us tomorrow and let us know how you are doing!

Thank you hls50. I'm overnight. Can't sleep to well. I'm

really missing my daughter I'm rarely away from her overnight. I'm feeling pretty good my port site is very tender that's my only issue right now. How long until it becomes a little less tender?

Glad to hear all is well. I go the 19th and getting scared. This liquid diet stinks don't know how much more I can go without eating food.

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Glad to hear all is well. I go the 19th and getting scared. This liquid diet stinks don't know how much more I can go without eating food.

Thank you & yes the liquid diet was absolute torture for me the last 4-5 days on it. it took extreme will power but trust me stay strong the feeling of that small accomplishment is well worth it! Good luck & hang tight :)

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