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On my way for surgery this morning, its 4.42am in the UK my admission time is 7.00am so hopefully be first on the list.

Im feeling a whole lot of different emotions, scared, nervous, excited, relieved!

The list could go on and on!

Just wanted to say I'm really grateful to have found this site for all the support and encouragement!

Will report back later today hopefully!

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On my way for surgery this morning' date=' its 4.42am in the UK my admission time is 7.00am so hopefully be first on the list.

Im feeling a whole lot of different emotions, scared, nervous, excited, relieved!

The list could go on and on!

Just wanted to say I'm really grateful to have found this site for all the support and encouragement!

Will report back later today hopefully![/quote']

Go get 'em, Emma! You're gonna do great. I was scared to death myself, but strangely calm that day. It's over quickly and trust me it's worth it all. A couple cruddy days to follow naturally, but keep your pain meds ahead of the pain and you'll sail right through it. And of course we're all here to help. There are no stupid questions, ok? I expect to hear from you and am excited you're on board for the new life you've always wanted! This is your time to shine, it's your show. So raise the curtain and let's start our story. It'll be a great one! -Dave

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Congratulations !!!

In a few short hours you will be in "Bandland".

Take it one day at a time... also you might find it helpful to have a heating pad to help with the left shoulder pain (if you have it). I found it VERY helpful. That was the only pain I had after surgery... mine lasted for three days.

Keep us posted.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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Congratulations !!!

In a few short hours you will be in "Bandland".

Take it one day at a time... also you might find it helpful to have a heating pad to help with the left shoulder pain (if you have it). I found it VERY helpful. That was the only pain I had after surgery... mine lasted for three days.

Keep us posted.

Tom' date=' Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs[/quote']

Thank u Tom!

I'm gowned up and ready to go!

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All went well x

Excellent!! Congrats and happy thoughts sent your way. It'll be a rough couple days but I promise it's all worth it. Keep us up to date and ask if you have any questions! Again, congrats and happy healing... -Dave

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Excellent!! Congrats and happy thoughts sent your way. It'll be a rough couple days but I promise it's all worth it. Keep us up to date and ask if you have any questions! Again' date=' congrats and happy healing... -Dave[/quote']

Thank you Dave!

I feel miles better this morning!

Pain is more of a discomfort, just having some meds now!

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Thank you Dave!

I feel miles better this morning!

Pain is more of a discomfort' date=' just having some meds now![/quote']

Good! In fact since you're having some pain meds right now, I'll join you. I'm not hurting, but no one should have to drink alone. So once they kick in we'll have a coloring book contest and see who stays in between the lines best! :). Make it a great day. It only gets better from here, ok? -Dave

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Good! In fact since you're having some pain meds right now' date=' I'll join you. I'm not hurting, but no one should have to drink alone. So once they kick in we'll have a coloring book contest and see who stays in between the lines best! :). Make it a great day. It only gets better from here, ok? -Dave[/quote']

Lol!

Heading home now, ready for my own bed!

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On my way for surgery this morning' date=' its 4.42am in the UK my admission time is 7.00am so hopefully be first on the list.

Im feeling a whole lot of different emotions, scared, nervous, excited, relieved!

The list could go on and on!

Just wanted to say I'm really grateful to have found this site for all the support and encouragement!

Will report back later today hopefully![/quote']

Don't worry & relax knowing God is in control !

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Struggling with pian at the mo!

The paracetamol the hospital sent me home with, is not even touching the pain.

I'm really uncomfortable.

Any advice?

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What did they give you? What kind of pain are you in, gas or more severe than that? If its more severe and you can't contact them right now, try an urgent care but make sure they know you had a lap band. One thing is certain, it will get better, I promise. Just stick with it and ride it out as best you can until they give you something better. And keep us posted!

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Think its combination of gas pains and port inscion site! Feels like my stomach muscles have been cut! Quite similar pain that I wad in after having a c section!

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I had that same pain with my lap band surgery. What they gave you for pain amounts to regular aspirin! That won't cut it. They should have given you a narcotic for the first few days! I'd get on the phone and have them call in something much stronger!! The gas pain can be remedied with either gas x, a heating pad or best yet, lots of walking around. It really will help. For the non gas pain, call them or hit an emergency room for a quick dose until your doctor can get something stronger called in to the pharmacy. They gave me lots of liquid Vicodin. It saved my sorry butt! You'll thank me later. Please keep me posted. Now I'm worried and hurting for you! Poor thing.....

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