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Ohhh hunny I havent had mine yet, but it will get better real soon,,,,,,,

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ewwww, it's so uncomfortable. I had my surgery on Monday and let me tell you I can feel it inside me. There's a funny sensation in my chest. I hope this goes away soon.

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Welcome to Bandlandia!

yes, it gets better, so no worries.

(oh, and to fix you ticker, go back to the ticker site, create your ticker, but use the CENTER bit of code, not the HTML code.)

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Oh Star....that sucks. Honey, stay strong. Make sure you are taking your pain meds on a regular schedule. Stay AHEAD of the pain and don't let it get too bad.

Each day gets better to stay head down and determined.

And congrats on your surgery!!!

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Hi Star,

Sorry your not feeling so well yet. It really does get better... I recall waking up the next day wondering what the hell I was thinking and here I was in a foreign country to boot... Once I got up walking around it helped. Two nights after surgery I had to walk just to get around an airport to get back home. The next day I was shopping at Costco... It took a while before I could lay on my stomach and maybe a couple of weeks before I could bend over but it all did get better. Definitely keep ahead of your pain with the meds. Best wishes, Teresa

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Sorry your feeling so bad. I remember not being able to get comfortable to sleep. But it will get easier everyday. Remember to get your fluids in, take those pain meds., and try to walk as much as you can. Hope you feel better soon.

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For a week or so I really regretted having the band done. I was in pain, not being able to eat and giving up smoking. I know I cried alot that week, but once the pain starts subsiding you start to feel amazing!!!!

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I just got mine done on 7/27 and I know what you are feeling. It is getting better for me, and it will get better for you.

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It gets better and better- be good to yourself-

rest, hydrate, walk

Each day....a little better-

Welcome to Bandland

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Welcome to band land and yes you will feel normal soon. The tightness in your chest is your belly feeling the swelling. I was worried too, but that goes away in about 10 days or so. Walk a lot, that will help.

Congrats and welcome!!

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