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Went to work today for the first time day 6. Feel ache on left side like I did crunches only on that side. Does that sound normal?

I have had pains like that too. Sometimes my left sometimes my rt. Gas?

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I got that my right side i think its where you got your port. I think I'll be off at least for weeks but i have a physical job

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I am one week post-op today! Everything has gone really well, thank goodness.

My gas pain wasn't especially bad until the last 2 days (you would think it would get better). I have been living on gasx and the heating pad. Please tell me it subsides soon.

Down 12 lbs since my pre-op diet! Pretty darn excited about that!

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I'm a week today too!!! I have lost 23 lbs since post op diet. I'm so proud of myself. :-)

i am 13 days post op and feeling well.I have had a few moments of self pity and have been working hard to overcome the head hunger.

Keep up the great work...We are on our way!

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That's great!! I love seeing people succeeding. Surprisingly enough I'm not hungry AT ALL! I think my head is really in the game.

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I am with u my gas pain started in belly end of first week. Tomorrow makes week 2 and im still suffering on and off with the gas. i also take gas x and try to walk around a bit. tho when i walk a lot like at the store, i get REALLY achy. I see dr tmrw and will ask about this bcuz it seems i shuld be able to walk distances by now. Guess everyone is different

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Day 2 - The pain in my shoulder is killing me. I have walked laps around my house, swinging my left arm and beating on my chest trying to get it loose. Help with ideas please

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I am one week post-op today! Everything has gone really well, thank goodness.

My gas pain wasn't especially bad until the last 2 days (you would think it would get better). I have been living on gasx and the heating pad. Please tell me it subsides soon.

Down 12 lbs since my pre-op diet! Pretty darn excited about that!

I experienced the same thing with the gas. It wasn't so bad the first few days, but then it got rough! It did go away for me, but I am still carrying around the Gas-x strips in case I need them!

Congratulations on your progress! Keep up the good work!

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That's great!! I love seeing people succeeding. Surprisingly enough I'm not hungry AT ALL! I think my head is really in the game.

Great to hear this.My head has been having a wild time throughout this phase.To or row I start mushiness and am so we hat nervous about it.

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I am one week post op today and I went back to work today. I am still swollen but feel good. Lost 19 pounds since pre-op.

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Hey everyone it official I a am banded as of yesterday. Other than gas pains I feel fine. I'm not hungry which is a good thing. I've been drinking my Water and eating Jello. One more day of Clear Liquids and then full liquids and finally onto the mashies.. Congrats all you January bandsters.

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Wow ur lucky i had a whole week of Clear Liquids then a week of full liquids. Just starting mashies today! Cant wait to scramble an egg!! Soon as kids r on this bus...

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