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Tomorrow is my big day...lap band surgery first thing tomorrow morning! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I was able to lose 16 lbs pre-op. Started pre-op diet at 229, down to 213. My goal is to get to 140, however I'll take whatever the band gives me. Anyone else start with these stats? Where are you now? Are my goals realistic? How soon did you get to 60 lbs lost? Your help is greatly appreciated! Only positive comments please.

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I feeling pretty sore today. Pain level without pain meds is about 5, on pain meds about a 4. Trying to get down lots of fluids. Nurse called said to take pain meds around the clock, so keeping up with pain meds, which helps, but only a little. The pain is mostly at my incision points. I've been able to get down one Isopure, and Water. Need to work on another Isopure to get in my daily Protein. I'm not feeling hungry, so that's good. Thanks so much for checking on me.

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Its all worth it I promise! Good luck and don't worry about getting everything in the first few days. Its to much to worry with.

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Right. Did you have stitches or glue? I have glue, love it because no dressings to worry about.

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Cool. I'm ready to bounce back and get active.

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Yes, I'm in SE Houston, near Clear Lake.

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Good luck

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@@cz.99 Just checking on you since surgery. Hope you are doing well. Things should be getting much better now.

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@@cz.99 Just checking on you since surgery. Hope you are doing well. Things should be getting much better now.

Oh yes, much better. No pain, no sickness...just enough restriction to keep me satisfied at 4oz of Protein, little bit of veggies and two Protein shakes for the day. So all is good! 1st doc visit tomorrow.

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@@cz.99 Just checking on you since surgery. Hope you are doing well. Things should be getting much better now.

Oh yes, much better. No pain, no sickness...just enough restriction to keep me satisfied at 4oz of Protein, little bit of veggies and two Protein Shakes for the day. So all is good! 1st doc visit tomorrow.

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Just had my operation on December 2nd, 2016.

I'm glad I found this site.

There seems to be some very positive people on here.

Day 5 of post op... so far so good.

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