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1 week post lap band surgery

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Donna782    6

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I lost 5 lbs already from the surgery. The soreness has subsided and I feel good again. Getting used to the full liquid diet. I see my dietician in a few days and maybe I can start mushy foods. I am optimistic .

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jakki14    36

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Hi. I am also a week post op. I have lost 14 pounds, and am not really hungry. My soreness has gone away. I am getting ready to go back to work tomorrow, but the only thing I am worried about, is I get very tired when I do to much. I am a teacher and work a long day (7:30-4:30) and I just don't know how i'm going to do. Wish me luck!

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Donna782    6

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Congratulations on the 14lbs. That's great! How long did you stay home from the surgery ? I have been home for a week and gradually started my normal routine . I do feel stronger. Also, I am a RN and I work 12 hour shifts so, I know where u r coming from. Can u stay home a little longer?

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jakki14    36

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Thank you! Today is my last day home, and tomorrow is my first day back and i'm starting back with a half day. I will see how I do with that. I'm hoping to feel stronger once I start back with my normal routine. Can't really stay home much longer, so home I do well! When did/are you returning to work?

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Donna782    6

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I am going back on Saturday. I stayed home for about 10 days. I hope it's enough. Are u still on the full liquid diet?

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jakki14    36

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I wish I was able to stay home that long! Yes i'm on full liquid diet. It's suppose to be for 3 weeks. I go back to my doctor tomorrow for post-op appointment.

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Donna782    6

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I see my doctor on Friday . Let me know how things work out tomorrow with your doctor. Good luck on going back to work tomorrow .

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jakki14    36

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Thank so much! Will do :)

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Thank you! Today is my last day home' date=' and tomorrow is my first day back and i'm starting back with a half day. I will see how I do with that. I'm hoping to feel stronger once I start back with my normal routine. Can't really stay home much longer, so home I do well! When did/are you returning to work?[/quote']

Take it easy and I am sure you will do great.

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ineed2dothis4me    87

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Hi jakki I think we had the same date? 14th? Looks like u r doing great. I am off 1 more week then back to work. I really just want to bite something and chew. I will spit it out promise. Lol.

Stay in touch.

Do you log your calories and stuff in fitness pal? It's a great app. Lots of banders will be your friend. If you do let me know so we can be friends.

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jakki14    36

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Thank you! I just recently joined fitness pal. My user name is jackin0820 if you want to find me! I wish I had a little more time off of work, but I think I will be ok. Ideally how many calories are you eating a day?

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ineed2dothis4me    87

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I find it hard to count being on full liquids. So I am just following what dietician gave me.

Cream of wheat for Breakfast with skim milk

Yogurt and Protein Shake somewhere in between

dinner cream Soup

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