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I did it today. Today was my surgery date.

I'm in a lot of pain w nausea and I was dry heaving earlier. So I am staying overnight. Walking feels good but it makes me lightheaded and nauseated but I'm starting to feel better.

Would I do it again? Ask me in a week.

But I am glad it's over and I'm starting the next best journey of my life

I'll wait to ask you in a few months. You have a lot of stages and learning curve to go through. This is your journey. Embrace each part of it. You'll do great!

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Hope you feel better txflea. I'll bet tomorrow is better.

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I'm feeling so much better today. I'm sore but I don't feel like I did yesterday. I'm having the best Breakfast of beef broth, Popsicles, jello!! The Popsicles is the most most most amazing thing. Moving helps you burp and pass gas which makes you feel way better too!

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I am so glad that today is better than yesterday! I thought about you last night after reading your entry! My name is Lisa BTW! With my date fast approaching...I was very concerned after seeing your post. Please keep us/me posted...I would love to follow your journey! Hope today is an amazing day for you! Lisa

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I did it today. Today was my surgery date.

I'm in a lot of pain w nausea and I was dry heaving earlier. So I am staying overnight. Walking feels good but it makes me lightheaded and nauseated but I'm starting to feel better.

Would I do it again? Ask me in a week.

But I am glad it's over and I'm starting the next best journey of my life

Congrats hon!!!!!!

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Hi everyone, I am scheduled for June 21st. Pre-op diet starts Monday. Good luck to you all and speedy recovery to those who have already had it.

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I am so glad that today is better than yesterday! I thought about you last night after reading your entry! My name is Lisa BTW! With my date fast approaching...I was very concerned after seeing your post. Please keep us/me posted...I would love to follow your journey! Hope today is an amazing day for you! Lisa

Hey Lisa, I'll be honest with you, it hurts like hell!! But I have no regrets. Today I'm feeling better and I'm still glad I did it. I had to, otherwise I was afraid I was going to kill myself with my weight.

Some have the surgery and have no problems, I just had severe nausea with the gas. Moving and walking helps helps HELPS!

DON'T let my post scare you! I regret nothing! I'm just a big old baby sometimes when it comes to pain.

Add me as a friend :) we can so this together :)

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Hi all! Well I'm feeling a bit better to write about my surgery on Monday, June 10th. I'm Banded!

I arrived at the hospital and all went smoothly. When they wheeled me into the operating room the anesthesiologist said, "I'm giving you something to relax. 10 seconds later, lights out. Next thing I know, I'm waking up in recovery. At first I felt a nauseous, but the nurse gave me something in the I.V. line, and it quickly went away. I also had some pain in my left shoulder from the gas. Ice chips were heaven at that time too. After I felt a bit better and clear headed, they sent me home.

The Doctor told my wife all went smoothly. He repaired my Hiatal hernia, great! He also repaired a Umbilical hernia.

After getting home I felt sore, but took my pain meds. Sipping on Gatorade G2 and Water.< /p>

Now the incisions for the lap band were sore, but manageable, not so bad for what it is.

I went to sleep and woke up several times to visit the restroom, due to all the liquids I've been sipping.

Getting in and out of bed is tough. Nice to have someone help you, or a good plan to easily do it.

Now let me tell you, the next morning I woke up and I felt like a truck ran over my lower abdomen.. :blink:

The umbilical hernia is REALLY sore. I felt like someone had taken a few swings with a baseball bat to my lower abdomen!

I guess they use very strong sutures for that; makes sense. Apart from the abdominal hernia repair pain, I have some gas pain, but it seems to be dissipating quickly. I felt gas pains in my left shoulder and left lower rib area. Not fun, but it is what it is. You have to ride it out with gas-x strips and lots of walking around the house. I'm holding a pillow against my stomach area, while walking. Why? I feels good, and is just comforting to have a pillow :) . My throat is sore from the anesthesia, but it's normal. sugar free popsicles are great. I've been sipping on Sobe zero calorie lifewater, chicken broth and water. So, if it wasn't for the hernia repair, I would say the pain is very manageable.

I can feel where my port is located, which is a new curiosity to me. Otherwise, so far I can't tell if I have any restriction, and have no plans on testing it. I just sip, walk and relax. I've spoken with the nurse at the doctors office and double checked that I can start on creamy Soups tomorrow. But I'll take it easy no matter what, I'm not hungry whatsoever, so no hurry to get there. Hope everyone else had a good experiences. Thanks to all of you for being here! I update how the next few days go.

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Hi all! Well I'm feeling a bit better to write about my surgery on Monday, June 10th. I'm Banded!

I arrived at the hospital and all went smoothly. When they wheeled me into the operating room the anesthesiologist said, "I'm giving you something to relax. 10 seconds later, lights out. Next thing I know, I'm waking up in recovery. At first I felt a nauseous, but the nurse gave me something in the I.V. line, and it quickly went away. I also had some pain in my left shoulder from the gas. Ice chips were heaven at that time too. After I felt a bit better and clear headed, they sent me home.

The Doctor told my wife all went smoothly. He repaired my Hiatal hernia, great! He also repaired a Umbilical hernia.

After getting home I felt sore, but took my pain meds. Sipping on Gatorade G2 and Water.

Now the incisions for the lap band were sore, but manageable, not so bad for what it is.

I went to sleep and woke up several times to visit the restroom, due to all the liquids I've been sipping.

Getting in and out of bed is tough. Nice to have someone help you, or a good plan to easily do it.

Now let me tell you, the next morning I woke up and I felt like a truck ran over my lower abdomen.. :blink:

The umbilical hernia is REALLY sore. I felt like someone had taken a few swings with a baseball bat to my lower abdomen!

I guess they use very strong sutures for that; makes sense. Apart from the abdominal hernia repair pain, I have some gas pain, but it seems to be dissipating quickly. I felt gas pains in my left shoulder and left lower rib area. Not fun, but it is what it is. You have to ride it out with gas-x strips and lots of walking around the house. I'm holding a pillow against my stomach area, while walking. Why? I feels good, and is just comforting to have a pillow :) . My throat is sore from the anesthesia, but it's normal. sugar free popsicles are great. I've been sipping on Sobe zero calorie lifewater, chicken broth and Water. So, if it wasn't for the hernia repair, I would say the pain is very manageable.

I can feel where my port is located, which is a new curiosity to me. Otherwise, so far I can't tell if I have any restriction, and have no plans on testing it. I just sip, walk and relax. I've spoken with the nurse at the doctors office and double checked that I can start on creamy Soups tomorrow. But I'll take it easy no matter what, I'm not hungry whatsoever, so no hurry to get there. Hope everyone else had a good experiences. Thanks to all of you for being here! I update how the next few days go.

ArtM - It is great to hear things went so well for you. I can understand your pain with all they did.. hope it continues to get better. For the nervously awaiting Friday me, it is wonderful to hear from you!! Please keep us up to date, I will keep you in my prayers for a easy road and quick healing.

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Hope you feel better txflea. I'll bet tomorrow is better.

Big Tex - How did your surgery go?

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Hi all! Well I'm feeling a bit better to write about my surgery on Monday' date=' June 10th. I'm Banded!

I arrived at the hospital and all went smoothly. When they wheeled me into the operating room the anesthesiologist said, "I'm giving you something to relax. 10 seconds later, lights out. Next thing I know, I'm waking up in recovery. At first I felt a nauseous, but the nurse gave me something in the I.V. line, and it quickly went away. I also had some pain in my left shoulder from the gas. Ice chips were heaven at that time too. After I felt a bit better and clear headed, they sent me home.

The Doctor told my wife all went smoothly. He repaired my Hiatal hernia, great! He also repaired a Umbilical hernia.

After getting home I felt sore, but took my pain meds. Sipping on Gatorade G2 and Water.

Now the incisions for the lap band were sore, but manageable, not so bad for what it is.

I went to sleep and woke up several times to visit the restroom, due to all the liquids I've been sipping.

Getting in and out of bed is tough. Nice to have someone help you, or a good plan to easily do it.

Now let me tell you, the next morning I woke up and I felt like a truck ran over my lower abdomen.. :blink:

The umbilical hernia is REALLY sore. I felt like someone had taken a few swings with a baseball bat to my lower abdomen!

I guess they use very strong sutures for that; makes sense. Apart from the abdominal hernia repair pain, I have some gas pain, but it seems to be dissipating quickly. I felt gas pains in my left shoulder and left lower rib area. Not fun, but it is what it is. You have to ride it out with gas-x strips and lots of walking around the house. I'm holding a pillow against my stomach area, while walking. Why? I feels good, and is just comforting to have a pillow :) . My throat is sore from the anesthesia, but it's normal. sugar free popsicles are great. I've been sipping on Sobe zero calorie lifewater, chicken broth and Water. So, if it wasn't for the hernia repair, I would say the pain is very manageable.

I can feel where my port is located, which is a new curiosity to me. Otherwise, so far I can't tell if I have any restriction, and have no plans on testing it. I just sip, walk and relax. I've spoken with the nurse at the doctors office and double checked that I can start on creamy Soups tomorrow. But I'll take it easy no matter what, I'm not hungry whatsoever, so no hurry to get there. Hope everyone else had a good experiences. Thanks to all of you for being here! I update how the next few days go.[/quote']

Glad you are doing so well:)

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Time4kim, it went pretty well. I'm doing fine, just a little sore. Gas pain but nothing crazy, my stomach is just gurgling like crazy. I feel good overall though. I'm ready to get out of the house, and I miss rough housing with my 2 1/2 year old.

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Metsmomma how did it go for you?

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Thanks for the reports ArtM and Big Tex. I hope you are both up and around in no time. I go tomorrow, and I'm starting to get nervous. I've never had any surgery. My only hospital stays were when I gave birth to my children, but I don't think that's comparable to being put under :-) I'll keep you posted!

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Thanks for the reports ArtM and Big Tex. I hope you are both up and around in no time. I go tomorrow' date=' and I'm starting to get nervous. I've never had any surgery. My only hospital stays were when I gave birth to my children, but I don't think that's comparable to being put under :-) I'll keep you posted![/quote']

Girl I am right there with you! We will panic together!

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