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Just an update, I unfortunately did NOT get banded on the 5th as planned...had a low grade fever so they sent me home....

Needless to say, I was VERY depressed and frustrated about it, which is why I didn't post anything...didn't want to whine out loud.

However, I am now once again psyched up and ready to rock. I am scheduled for tomorrow morning (April 17th). So please wish me luck, I'm suppose to stay in the hospital for approx 4 days (doctors requirement) so I will send an update when I get out.

Thank you all for the invaluable information you've provided.

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Loads of white light sent your way. Prayers coming as well. Come and post when you feel up to it.

HUGS

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Hey Deb, Good Luck tomorrow!! I am sure everything will go your way this time!!

Update when you feel up to it. ((((HUGS))))

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Thank you everyone....all your good wishes and thoughts worked!

it's done...I had the surgery on Sunday morning, 4/17. Everything went find according to my doctor, he was so proud he showed me pictures, yuck! I had some sort of episode with my lungs, he said I had a bronchial spasam...whatever that is so I spent the first night in ICU...the doctor here likes to keep his patients in for a couple of days so I was released yesterday afternoon. I'm home, navigating the bed and couch, feeling like a beached whale...EVERYTHING (except my eyelids) seems swollen but doing alright.

You guys were right, it really isn't bad, a little tightness and pressure around the incisions but other than that, no biggie...course drugs do help.

He has me on antibiotics, pain, Vitamins and antacid...

I don't feel depressed or regrets at all, I AM concerned about success but I'm that way with everything.

Again, thank you all for your support.

D

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Glad to hear you are doing so good Deb.

Sounds like you are on your way to a great start..

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Deb I guess your on your way to another sucess story. Great! My surgery is tomorrow and I hope I do as well. If you have any advice let me know!

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Deb,

Welcome to Bandland. Take time to heal dont rush yourself. It will get better and you'll really be surprised how fast. Congratulations.

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Thank you everyone...just found dylansmoms food list and printed it out..for some reason my doctor doesn't do that...not sure why...but I wasn't worried, knew I could find what I needed on this great forum.

Sue, the only advice I can give you is do exactly what your doctor and nurses tell you to and don't be embarrassed to ask questions....if something doesn't feel right ask about it...I didn't know about the stomach area getting distended, it was REALLY uncomfortable, so I asked and was very relieved to find out it was normal and it has gotten better with shall I say it? Pooties!

good luck hon! I'll be thinking about you!

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