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I got banded this morning, seems surreal! I was nervous because I had never been put under, but yesterday I had the egd done and got a taste of that, didn't remember a thing. At first my core muscles were very sore so sitting/standing/getting down and up or laughing was quite tender (of course) but the worst is the gas in my chest- the drugs make me tired so I'm moving as much as I can between naps :) I'm already feeling much better since this morning, like the wound sites aren't as sore and I'm getting around better...soon as I get rid of this gas all will be well, I'm not nauseous or hungry, just thirsty!

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I got banded this morning' date=' seems surreal! I was nervous because I had never been put under, but yesterday I had the egd done and got a taste of that, didn't remember a thing. At first my core muscles were very sore so sitting/standing/getting down and up or laughing was quite tender (of course) but the worst is the gas in my chest- the drugs make me tired so I'm moving as much as I can between naps :) I'm already feeling much better since this morning, like the wound sites aren't as sore and I'm getting around better...soon as I get rid of this gas all will be well, I'm not nauseous or hungry, just thirsty![/quote']

Good luck! I was banded two weeks ago and things are looking good ive lost 16 pounds and counting!

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I finished my 6th month weigh in sep 3rd. No definite date yet. It's getting reviewed. Everything is in place so it may be late September. I'll keep y'all posted once I get a date.

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Maceterious, you sound like you went through with flying colors! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your day with us. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Everyone posts take gas x for the gas pain, and keep moving, like you have been. Speedy recovery!

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Day 6 of the pre-op diet, officially two weeks out from the surgery.

The best news is that I was able to switch my pre-op diet over from 5 shakes to 3 shakes and a low carb meal and it's working beautifully! I just couldn't do nothing but shakes for 3 weeks. I feel SO much better now and I'm still dropping weight nicely. I'll be switching back to shakes only the Monday before my surgery, but that change is going to make the next 10 days so much more bearable.

After the surgery, I'm so looking forward to not thinking about food almost all the time. Doing this pre-op diet, even in the modified form, is taking lots of mental effort. I'll be so glad when I can just listen to my body and give it what it needs!

I hope everyone else is doing well today!

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Sept 25th is my tentative date!!!!!! ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

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I am Sept 19th for sure now (unless I chicken out). I am so nervous and excited all at the same time!!

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Fee 139 - good luck tomorrow - I hope all goes well ! Wishing you lots of luck & a speedy recovery <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

I'm doing really well. Chest pressure from hernia repair, gas pains in sides and shoulder, got a little nauseated right after surgery, but overall just uncomfortable, and for that I'm thankful! No hunger, just thirsty as all get out!

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Less then 24 hours and I will be banded. Surgery is at 3.. Suppose to be there at 1. I'm so anxious, nervous, excited, and over all ready...

My anxiety had been kicking my arse today, so been taking a half a xanax.. about every 5 hours. My stomach has butterflies...

And to top it off I'm PMSimg.. So a nice chocolate bar would do me wonders.. lol

Told my husband I'm done for the day,just gonna watch tv..And veg..

The stories that were posted before on this topic have helped, so I know I'm not the only one with this fear..

I will talk to you when I get home tomarrow.. Since surgery is so late, I plan on sleeping in..:-)

~~Debbi

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Good luck!

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On my way to the hospital ! I can't believe it's finally here it seems unreal. Im glad this thread was started it has helped me go through my experiences with company. Good luck to all.

Good luck! I got banded yesterday.

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My band date is one week from today!

This weekend we're focusing on shopping for my 3 day clear liquid diet that starts on Tuesday.

My nerves haven't really set in yet, still more excited than anything.

Good luck to everybody getting banded today, can't wait to hear how your all feeling!

Happy Friday!

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I am getting so frustrated. I have called the drs office twice to find out about a surgery date. No one has called me back. I was told a week ago that I would get a call last Friday or sometime this week. Well today is Friday still no call

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