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So just got the call, I am scheduled July 8th to have band removed. WooHooooo! Have to go on 2nd for pre-surgery things, oh my cannot wait for this new journey to begin!

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I can't imagine going through such big decisions twice! Good luck to you!

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So just got the call, I am scheduled July 8th to have band removed. WooHooooo! Have to go on 2nd for pre-surgery things, oh my cannot wait for this new journey to begin!
Welcome to the club!!!!![emoji122][emoji122]
Band removed May 3rd
Sleeve surgery August 16th!
Can't wait.

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So how do you feel? Is it like when we had the band placed? I had surgery on a Friday, went to church that Sunday but could not sit that long (2hrs) and came home. The next day I had classes and walk the campus and thought I would die but kept going. Really do not remember any other pain after those 3 days. Just wondering if the pain will be the same. Thank you so much!

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@shannamarie. IKR! Thank you so much! So excited but kinda afraid too!

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2 minutes ago, Quinnmedicinewoman said:

So how do you feel? Is it like when we had the band placed? I had surgery on a Friday, went to church that Sunday but could not sit that long (2hrs) and came home. The next day I had classes and walk the campus and thought I would die but kept going. Really do not remember any other pain after those 3 days. Just wondering if the pain will be the same. Thank you so much!

Honestly less pain for me this time around. I remember being ridiculously exhausted for a few weeks after the insertion. With the removal, I had it done on a Friday and I went back to work on Sunday and never stopped. I was just relieved to have the band out!

Looking forward to the sleeve and I truly believe the band has emotionally/mentally prepared me for the sleeve so I can be thankful for the band about that. I just feel I am going into this surgery better equipped....we'll see.

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Yes, absolutely! So I am guessing you too will have to wait the 3mths for healing and then revised to the sleeve? I am so glad we have surgeons that have our best interest at heart! Good luck to you and I wish you the best, please keep in touch!

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Yes, absolutely! So I am guessing you too will have to wait the 3mths for healing and then revised to the sleeve? I am so glad we have surgeons that have our best interest at heart! Good luck to you and I wish you the best, please keep in touch!
Thanks so much!!
My surgeon wanted at least 6 weeks wait so the stomach gets a chance to heal and prevent a leak.
I wanted an August date to get summer out of the way.
Good luck as well and I will be watching out for your progress while keeping you updated![emoji253][emoji253]

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So, sorry it has been a minute! I have been truly swamped and busy with grandkids/family. I go in on the 12th and will keep you posted. Happy 4th.

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