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Just had my surgery Monday, July 14, 2014



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I just had my surgery and I am having a lot of anxiety. Did I do the right thing? How long will this feeling last? I have been walking non-stop but I can't sleep. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

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Hi I had surgery July 14 like you. Not having anxiety but I do feel "moody". I have pain in the incision site and feel overall weak. Can't wait till it goes away. The meds gross me out.

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I had my surgery on the 14th too. Seems to be an inordinate amount of members here that were banded on the 14th! I wish we can all form a BOND and keep in touch and support each other.

I'm having a lot of pain and discomfort as well, hope it goes away soon.

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I promise you all that it will get better. I had discomfort for a week, I couldn't sleep on my sides for 2 weeks. I recommend walking as much as possible, will help you feel better and also will help with the gas. Also, don't be afraid to take the pain medication. I took it for a solid week and had no problems. I also think it's a good idea to start taking a stool softener. I suffered terribly from Constipation and wish someone had told me to start with them early. Other than that, you'll do great. Most importantly, stay positive and look forward to reaching your goal. You can do it. Just keep saying that over and over.

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I was banded on the 15th, and I think a lot of my weird feelings had to do with the anesthesia leaving my system. The pain meds knock me out, but work, and my homedics shiatsu back massager is doing wonders for the gas pain.

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I see most of you are from NY and I also see you've been banded at NYU and I see a Dr. Geiss patient as well. We're going to have a support group meeting on August 2nd in midtown. If any of you are interested, feel free to PM me or LisaCaron...my co-leader for the local support group here in the city.

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Congratulations to all of you for taking that step to be a healthier "YOU". I was banded 5/27/14 and it has been a good experience overall. The feeling of did I do the right thing I am sure will go away eventually, I still am having them but again I am only a lil over two months post-op. You all will do great just remember listen to your doctor and follow the plan as best as you can, the band is your friend not your enemy. Congrats Again!!

Rose

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I was banded on July 14th, too. Just taking it one day at a time! I am having some pain and GI discomfort, but it is much better than Monday. :)

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I was banded July 14th also! Good luck to everyone :)

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Good luck to all of you! Every day will get better.

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Hang in there. It took me 10 -14 days to feel normal again. The weight loss is amazing though. Keep exercising and you will feel better everyday.

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Anxiety is caused by the difference in how we want things to be and how they are right now. Practice mindfulness. Ground yourself by feeling your body and where it is now. Thinking too much about the future or the past causes anxiety because we don't have control over the past or future. But we do have control over the present moment. Focus on your present moment.

Grant me the serenity to accept the way things are

The courage to change the things i can

and the wisdom to know the difference

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I was banded July 3. I have felt almost zero pain since the day of the surgery. I'm just getting to soft food and you really have to remember to eat slow and not drink while eating. That's been the hardest part. Get my first fill August 6

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Can't wait for the day when I can post that I just had my surgery. Congrats to all.

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