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I had my surgery this morning. Had to be there bright and early at 6am to where they immediatly got me to the nurse for vitals then into my gown- with the socks and mismatching hat- so sexy. Next the nurse to go over everything with me and then the IV lady, and the bariatric nurse.... all at once- slight overload. Then they pushed me to pre-op and yet another nurse- along with the OR nurse...holly molly lots of nurses. Then the anasesiologist followed by my suergon... It all seemed so chaootic but not too long after all that they wheeled me back and dopped me p next thing I know I'm in post op- the procedure was quick like a bunny I guess and all went well soon after I was home. I have a little pain and discomfort around where the port is, but I hear thats to be expected. Most of the afternoon I napped, and sipped now to get to the walking part- ugh I hate this part but it will be worth it.

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I had my surgery this morning. Had to be there bright and early at 6am to where they immediatly got me to the nurse for vitals then into my gown- with the socks and mismatching hat- so sexy. Next the nurse to go over everything with me and then the IV lady' date=' and the bariatric nurse.... all at once- slight overload. Then they pushed me to pre-op and yet another nurse- along with the OR nurse...holly molly lots of nurses. Then the anasesiologist followed by my suergon... It all seemed so chaootic but not too long after all that they wheeled me back and dopped me p next thing I know I'm in post op- the procedure was quick like a bunny I guess and all went well soon after I was home. I have a little pain and discomfort around where the port is, but I hear thats to be expected. Most of the afternoon I napped, and sipped now to get to the walking part- ugh I hate this part but it will be worth it.[/quote']

Congrats..and welcome to the other side. Hope all goes well with your recovery. Remember drink, rest, walk, and drink.

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Congratulations fellow bandster!

Yes you must walk,walk walk & sip sip sip

Best wishes for quick recovery!

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welcome to the bandsters! Drink, sip, and walk!! REPEAT!

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Congratulations on your journey. Take one day at a time. Your gonna love it. I myself will be post- op 1week tomorrow. REMEMBER:DRINK,SIP,AND WALK.!!!!!!!

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Walk a hole in the carpet!!! Congratulations on a successful day!

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Congrats!! I agree with everyone...walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip. Take your pain meds every 4-6 hrs and rest as much as you can. Oh yeah and heating pad and gas-x if you have gas pains

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welcome and keep on walking!

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Congratulations & welcome!

I agree with everyone else above: walk around as you can, use the heating pad & gas x for tummy discomfort, sip x 3, and relax. The first few days I found myself to be very tired.

Good luck!

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Congrats, You sound great!!! I'll be walking & sipping on the 10th of Dec ;).....God speed on your journey. Take care. Effie

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