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Hi All!

I'm all set for my surgery on Wednesday, Febraury 7, wish me luck! I've got a refrigerator full of sf Jello and broth laced with Protein Powder and crystal light laced with benefiber.

I'm really looking forward to the surgery. I have 3 sisters who have had bariatric surgery, the latest one was lapband. I call them my very own support group. :nervous

This sight is the greatest, I've spent several evenings reading all the posts, what a lot of great information. Good luck to everybody!

Mary

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Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery! I was just banded on 1/30/07. I am finally starting to feel like myself again. I had a tough time with gas pains in my chest and abdomen.The heating pad really helped me the most, as well as gasx. I also suggest getting up and moving around- that helps to move the gas.(I still use the heating pad.).Anyway, good luck tomorrow- let us know how you do- Gigi

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Thanks for the info. I'll make sure I have my heating pad ready. I had my pre-op meeting today at the hospital and I asked them for some anti-nausea medication for after surgery since the last time I was "put under" it made me sick to my stomach. They said they would give me some in my IV after surgery. I have a box of Gas-X strips for when I get home.

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:clap2: Good luck and congratulations on your new journey. You will be on the "losing" side before you know it. You will be in my thoughts on your surgery day!!

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Thanks for all the notes of encouragement. I think I'm really ready for surgery in the morning. The only thing I'm worried about is that I'm not really worried! :) I'm hoping everything works out fine and I'm really looking forward to losing weight and all the good things that go with it.

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Hip Hip Horay for you!!! I am getting banded on Friday by Dr. Ortiz in Mexcio. I am so excited too. It's all surreal to me to think that I am going to have the tool that will help me get this weight off once and for all.

Let us know how you are feeling afer your surgery. At least you have the inside track with you family support group. They've been through it already and can give you some good tips!

Keep sippin' on that Water and broth!!!

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Marshall, how's it going? Keep us updated - you're gonna love it!

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Well, this is my second day home from the hospital, had my surgery on Wednesday. I had a little set back when they found a hianal hernia during my surgery and repaired that too. I guess that's why I'm a little more sore than I thought I would be. I've been drinking lots of fluids and walking alot. Had a hard time sleeping in the hospital so I walked there at night too. I've been sleeping in my recliner since it seems more comfortable than my bed for now. My husband is my "nurse" today, but he had to go get two teeth pulled this afternoon, so we're not the most fun couple right now. My two best friends right now are my small pillow to hold on my stomach and my tylonol with codine.

Mary

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Mary

Hope the pain subsides soon. By about day 4, I could go back to sleeping in my bed, and after a week I could lie flat again.

Don't be brave. Take your meds.

Congrats!

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