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JUST BANDED NOV 8th!!:laugh:

What an experience..I am so happy I did not get worked up about it. Everything was quick, easy and little pain. I had my procedure in Mexico and I would do it all over again.

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Hi Everyone,

I'm getting banded in Toronto on the 20th!! I'm really excited...I hope everyones surgery goes great, and to all of you that have had yours this month... congrats!!!...and now that you've gotten your band do you have any advice for us, in regards to the things you wish you brought with you or needed after your surgery? :D

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Hi Everyone,

I'm getting banded in Toronto on the 20th!! I'm really excited...I hope everyones surgery goes great, and to all of you that have had yours this month... congrats!!!...and now that you've gotten your band do you have any advice for us, in regards to the things you wish you brought with you or needed after your surgery? :D

A pillow for your tummy, for the ride home from the hospital!!! :unsure: You may laugh, but trust me, you'll feel every single bump in the road, haha.

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I just had my surgery on the 6th. I would love to share my experience as well as answer any questions.

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Hello everyone! I have my pre-op appt tomorrow with the surgeon and there I will receive my instructions on clear liquid diet. I'm nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. My band date is on the 24th so that is 11days on liquid diet b4 surgery.:D

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I have my pre-op tomorrow also. I just have to do a 5 day pre diet before surgery. 4 Medifasts a day and one lean cusine. Doesn't sound too bad. Anyone worrying if they will lose after surgery? I have been reading and some people have not lost very much. One girl has only lost 40 pounds over a year. Others only about 10 a month. I hope to lose more. I know I did not gain it over night but really want to see some quick results to keep me motivated.

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I happy for all you November Bandsters. I'm a Oct bandster and am happy everyday that I made this decision.

Keep your head up and everyday get better as you heal and can eat a little better

Take care

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Ok I have a silly question where you able to sleep in your own PJ's our did you have to stay in that cold Draft Johnny?? I have a special blanket...( No Laughing) that I sleep with every night and it would make me feel a heck of alot better.:D

On a happy note i got insurance approval today YAHOOOOO and i'm all set for the 18th. Tomorrow I start my Pre Op diet which consists of meat, meat and nothing but meat for 5 days:wink2:

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Ok I have a silly question where you able to sleep in your own PJ's our did you have to stay in that cold Draft Johnny?? I have a special blanket...( No Laughing) that I sleep with every night and it would make me feel a heck of alot better.:D

On a happy note i got insurance approval today YAHOOOOO and i'm all set for the 18th. Tomorrow I start my Pre Op diet which consists of meat, meat and nothing but meat for 5 days:wink2:

I have no idea about sleeping in your own PJs, since I didn't have to spend the night at the hospital. I just wanted to say - I have a special blanket I sleep with every night too. I've had it and slept with it since I was *gasp* 4 months old. No joke!

Good luck with your pre-op diet! Sounds a lot easier than some of the others I've read about. :thumbup:

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My pillow became my special confort item after surgery. I still have not given it up. I feel much better and don't really need it, but it help with security. CRAZY!!!

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Yes I'm very luck 3 oz of Protein 3 x a day with 2 cups of broth and all the calorie sugar free drinks. Your blanket must be a samll shred of nothing by now...lol

LOL yup, it gets more and more shredded every time I wash it. I've started putting it on the Knit/Delicate cycle on the washing machine just so it doesn't get ripped apart! My husband thinks I'm strange. In the middle of the night, I don't roll over to cuddle with him...I roll over for the blankie, hahahaha. I maintain that it is all my mom's fault that I've got such an attachment to the blanket. :D

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good luck to everyone being banded. I got mine done on the 13th ..feeling pretty tender and I was wondering- taking a gel cap Advil bad for you? All my Dr gave to me for a prescription was demerol and i find that it never takes pain away just puts me to sleep.< /p>

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