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Granny Bee    14

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I had my surgery last Friday, April 19th. The surgery went smoothly and i only had to take two doses of pain meds. But, the uncomfortable feeling in my stomach lasted for several days. It is definitely better today. Can't wait for Saturday and Protein Shakes and sf pudding. Lol.

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readyformyband    14

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Day 1 and 2 were nothing no horrible pain no extra strange stuff I'm on day 3 and my incisions are very sore! I get to start blended foods tomorrow and I don't really know if I want food my stomach is growling but the thought of eating isn't what I want right now. I'm also having a popping feeling were my port is if I get up to fast kinda grosses me out. Also burping a lot hope to feel better soon! Hope everyone else is doing well

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Soulshine76    11

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I had my surgery at 11:00 this morning and feel so much better than I expected. I was ready to sit up and walk right after I got into recovery. Yes, the incisions sting (especially the largest one) and I feel a lot of pressure from the gas, but it's tolerable. I've been walking since I've gotten home to try to get that gas to dissipate. I'm just so pleased with how the entire process went and very glad to have this part over!

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victoriously    21

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Everyone heals differently. Especially if you didn't have a hernia repair or prior surgeries.

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Soulshine76    11

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Everyone heals differently. Especially if you didn't have a hernia repair or prior surgeries.

Absolutely. I did not have a hernia and no prior surgeries. I also know that Days 2 and 3 could be worse. Just relieved the unknowns of the surgery are over and on the road to this next chapter.

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tdh78    8

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Hello All

Getting banded tomorrow have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. Just cant believe its here finally. To all of you banded tomorrow i wish you the best and a painless as possible recovery. To those of you still waiting to be banded just be patient before you know it your surgery will be here. To those that have been banded already Thank You so much for your support and your words of encouragement.To all keep moving and best wishes

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crafty_lady1971    17

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I had my surgery yesterday. I'm not really hurting, but I have some discomfort in my shoulder. I'm also having a little difficulty breathing. I've been getting up and walking around as much as I can. I think it's just gas causing the discomfort. I haven't been hungry, but my mouth is so dry, so I'm drink a lot of Water.< /p>

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Soulshine76    11

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Hello All

Getting banded tomorrow have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. Just cant believe its here finally. To all of you banded tomorrow i wish you the best and a painless as possible recovery. To those of you still waiting to be banded just be patient before you know it your surgery will be here. To those that have been banded already Thank You so much for your support and your words of encouragement.To all keep moving and best wishes

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

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Miki71    21

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Was banded yesterday. Left shoulder pain is in and off. Managed to be up walking a few times today. Abdominal area is VERY sore, the heating pad really works. How long before the abdominal area is not as sore?

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tdh78    8

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Good luck and let us know how it goes!

I will do Thank you

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crafty_lady1971    17

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Was banded yesterday. Left shoulder pain is in and off. Managed to be up walking a few times today. Abdominal area is VERY sore' date=' the heating pad really works. How long before the abdominal area is not as sore?[/quote']

I'm just opposite you. It's my shoulder that is very sore and abdominal is on and off. Heating pad and gas-x is helping some, but I'm ready to be back to not hurting. I'm trying not to show too much because my mom said she's watching me to see if it's something she wants to do.

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Mizz_Megan    40

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Hi everyone! I was banded on the 24th and at the last minute my surgeon told me she was going to take out my gallbladder since I was having problems with it. She said there was a lot of scar tissue on it and it took longer to take out then expected. I'm assuming that's why I'm more sore than I expected. I have had lots of gas pains and walking absolutely helps. Also, I started to get this burning sensation in my stomach today/this morning and I finally ate sf pudding and it made it feel better! I think I was getting full on medicine and not eating enough to coat my stomach. Anyways, I wish everyone a speedy recovery and am looking forward to my new life!

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GoldiLocks66    13

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Ugh....I look like an accident victim. My tummy is a lovely palette of blue, purple, and yellow. It's been a week today sick My surgery. My left shoulder is still killing me. The port site is still sore. I can feel my port AND my band through my skin....I that weird or normal? I go back Mon for a checkup.

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GoldiLocks66    13

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Since my surgery not sick my surgery...oiy!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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