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Good luck to all those with December 1st dates! We are all thinking about you today and wish you all successful surgeries and quick recoveries! Let us know how your doing!

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Good luck and speedy recovery to all being banded today. We'll be waiting for updates.

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Go forth December Bandsters...will be a praying for each of you this week, for steady handed surgeon teams, no complications and kind nurses! Will be excited to see your stories! :thumbup:

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I have been thinking of everyone all day today. I hope everyone's surgeries went well and you're all on your feet by tomorrow.

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Amen to all of the above!! Dec twosies - you are up next and we wish you successful surgeries and speedy recoveries one and all! Please keep us posted!

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Good Luck Everyone!

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THanks for all your support!

Had surgery yesterday and it went well. Some pain, but controlled by the pain meds. They gave me a catheter while I was out, which was a surprise, but other than that, it was what I expected. Nurses were very nice. Surgeon said I had the smallest liver he'd ever seen. (Pats myself on the back for sticking with the pre-op diet). They usually keep people overnight, but let me go home. I've been walking and following the clear liquid diet and feeling pretty good today, though I am taking the liquid loratab. I've had no issues swallowing anything. liquids go down fine, but I'm on liquids until my doctor's appointment on December 9th. Weight is up about a pound. I'm not sure it that's due to the gas or what. So far, so good.

If you want step by step details, they are on the link on my signature to my live journal.

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THanks for all your support!

Had surgery yesterday and it went well. Some pain, but controlled by the pain meds. They gave me a catheter while I was out, which was a surprise, but other than that, it was what I expected. Nurses were very nice. Surgeon said I had the smallest liver he'd ever seen. (Pats myself on the back for sticking with the pre-op diet). They usually keep people overnight, but let me go home. I've been walking and following the clear liquid diet and feeling pretty good today, though I am taking the liquid loratab. I've had no issues swallowing anything. Liquids go down fine, but I'm on liquids until my doctor's appointment on December 9th. Weight is up about a pound. I'm not sure it that's due to the gas or what. So far, so good.

If you want step by step details, they are on the link on my signature to my live journal.

It's great to hear your doing so well Trina! Congrats on finally getting your band and paving the way for the rest of us. Keep us up to date on your progress. :cursing:

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Congrats to the Bandes on Dec 1 and 2nd!

21 days and counting for me!!!!:cursing:

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THanks for all your support!

Had surgery yesterday and it went well. Some pain, but controlled by the pain meds. They gave me a catheter while I was out, which was a surprise, but other than that, it was what I expected. Nurses were very nice. Surgeon said I had the smallest liver he'd ever seen. (Pats myself on the back for sticking with the pre-op diet). They usually keep people overnight, but let me go home. I've been walking and following the clear liquid diet and feeling pretty good today, though I am taking the liquid loratab. I've had no issues swallowing anything. Liquids go down fine, but I'm on liquids until my doctor's appointment on December 9th. Weight is up about a pound. I'm not sure it that's due to the gas or what. So far, so good.

If you want step by step details, they are on the link on my signature to my live journal.

Glad to here that you are doing well and that all went well.I hope mine goes that easy tomorrow.

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I am sure you will do well Mike! Best of luck to you and let us know how it goes. :cursing:

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Hello all,

Had mine yesterday on the 2nd. Everything went well. Surgery was at 12:30 and I was released about 6. Almost had to spend the night because my oxygen level was too low but if I sit up it is good. I slept in my recliner and only woke up once at 2am to go to the bathroom and take some more loratab. Pain is very manageable and trying to walk around some. No gas pains so far. Just a little hunger : ) Hubby made me some chicken broth last night and I told him it never tasted better. Just sipping on Clear Liquids for now. The hard part is keeping the 2 puppies off of me. They are used to sitting in the chair with me.

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Yeah Doxie! Welcome back! I can certainly identify with 2 lovable pups, we have 2 Doxie/Chiuahua girls, and know how they enjoy cuddling and burrowing! I will def enjoy petting them while down.

Glad to hear you are feeling/doing well and with great support to boot! Will def ask for c. broth from DH when home. You go girl!:cursing:

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It's good to hear from you, Doxie. I'm glad everything went well for you. I identify with the pups wanting to be part of your lap. Our lap dog is a sheltie who weighs a bit more than most "lap" dogs! He will be on the lap in a flash, though.

You are on your way!

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