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J3nnif3r8    17

J3nnif3r8
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I was banded yesterday! I'm in a bit of pain, especially when the meds start to wear off so I'm setting alarms to make sure I take them every four hours, even at night. I've been taking Gas X strips to help with the pain in my shoulder. Honestly the shoulder/gas pain was worse than the belly pains yesterday. I'm not really hungry so I've been forcing myself to drink a bit of a Protein Shake and sip some Tomato Soup. I'm just so excited for this new beginning. I'm proud to finally be a part of this group. ????

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mypearson    30

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Welcome to the family!! Get plenty of rest.

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Julie norton    2,850

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Congratulations

You are through the hardest part I think. Now you have a second chance to reset your weight. Consider yourself gifted with an opportunity to be much healthier.

Just work the program is my personal advice. Don't obsess with the scale . Just get your healing going and work on Protein, Water and perhaps a bit of walking around.

Best of luck and keep posting????

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WLSResources/ClothingExch    3,444

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I'm proud to finally be a part of this group.

The group is proud to have you in its ranks. Best wishes.

Many find that walking also helps relieve left-shoulder gas pain. Walking around in your house counts. Certainly don't go traipsing around in the snow just yet.

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nygiants    2

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Banded on 1/21. How is the pain in your shoulder going? I am off pain Meds but have times of shooting pain in my left shoulder. Of course when I am trying to sleep.

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J3nnif3r8    17

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Nygiants, the pain in my shoulders is gone but my wounds hurt now. Also, since I've been trying to lay on my back mostly, my back is killing me. I'm a side sleeper. It is still too uncomfortable to lay that way. Today will be my first day off pain meds and the swelling in my belly seems to be down so I'm hoping I'm almost out of the woods. How are you?

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nygiants    2

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No pain in the stomach or incisions. Been off pain Meds since day 2 but the gas pain in the shoulder is the worst at night when lying down. Calling the doc today to see what he says

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J3nnif3r8    17

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Walking and using Gas x strips really helped me. Good luck!

No pain in the stomach or incisions. Been off pain Meds since day 2 but the gas pain in the shoulder is the worst at night when lying down. Calling the doc today to see what he says

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lamulatona    17

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why gas pain in the shoulder?

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nygiants    2

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Heard differing things: the nerve (the name slips my mind) that is near the stomach ends in the left shoulder and is irritated. Also due to gas pain travelling to the left shoulder. For the first few days it is due to the c02 they pump you up with then, for me at least, it was the gas pain in my stomach rising. Lasted about a week on the nose.

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kristenashley    5

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I was banded the 12th!!! My tummy hurt the worst! Lol I'm supposed to be on a clear liquid diet the first week! I went ahead and had some thin grits yesterday though! Totally helped with the hunger!!!

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