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Hi All,

Just had my surgery on October 28th so im about a week out.. Im lookin for support... I cannot get to the group meetings so im hoping I can find people online. Im feeling very overwhelmed right now.

Thanks, V

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@@Victoria48 This is a great place to come to for support. You will find lots of people here who will give you inspiration, motivation and support.

There are a great many people I have seen on here from the great state of TX as well. Feel free to share with us your feelings and what your going through and we will be happy to help in what ever way we can.

If you like let us know what's making you feel overwhelmed right now? You are about a week post op. How's the pain? Are you uncomfortable? What's going on?

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I know im only a little over a week out.. but im not able to sleep comfortably... that's becoming an issue... Im just hungry all the time... I haven't even had my first fill.. so maybe im just being whiney... (big smile)..

V

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I was banded 2 days after you and would be great with keeping in touch with someone on the same road. I haven't really felt hungry. I still have port side swelling that makes certain sitting positions uncomfortable. I have used ice cube trays to freeze portions. I am scared of a fill and haven't even had a post op appt. Are you getting your liquids in?

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Congrats! The first couple of weeks are the worse but it gets better. It was hard for me to get comfortable also when going to bed. I bought a body pillow and tucked it under my belly when I slept on my side, it helped provide support and I slept much better. Good luck.

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Nicky & Victoria keep intouch so we can see how you both are doing. I am looking for a banded in late February buddy so we can travel together.

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Doing much better. First post op appt was awesome. Seeing the scale stop was so significant and just makes me want to keep going! Best wishes and congrats on your decision.

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Hi Victoria,

we have the same doctor! I was banded in August 2014 and have had 5 fills so far. I think I finally reached my green zone, but I'm a slow loser. I've lost about 25 pounds so far. But it's pounds that are never coming back! I'm glad I did it and would do it all over again. good luck to you, keep me posted on your progress!

Kay

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Hi, I would love to keep in contact with you and help each other out. My surgery date was 10-29 and I'm doing pretty well. My pain is a lot better and just takes a while to adjust to the new eating. I miss my first love, the food. I'm excited to think about what could be and looking forward to be in much better health. I took a Tylenol and benadril in the evening and it helped me sleep better, my doctor said that is was OK. I wish you well on our new journey :)

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