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Can't believe the big day is almost here....finally !!!

The 2 week liquid Protein diet seemed like an ETERNITY, but I actually have gotten kind of use to it.

Treating myself to a pedicure this afternoon, and am all set to do all the other necessary "girly" things tonight :)

Packing a bag just in case....but generally are discharged home the same day.

Will update my blog along the way, so stop by for a visit. Feel free to contact me.

Good luck everyone, write and let me know how you are doing!

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congrats on your surgery, wishing you a speedy recovery. not to brag but my surgery went very well. my pain was a 2 compared to other people no kind of gas of pain for that matter.i am two weeks post-op.i will be cheering for you.sil

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Hey! Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well. Not to bust your bubble but before you treat yourself to a pedi you might wanna make sure it's okay to have your toenails painted. I was told I couldn't have polish on either my fingernails or toenails. Just a thought--no need to spend $$$ and have them take it off the next day! Good luck! Keep us posted!!

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Whoa, watch that pedicure. I don't think they allow any nails to be painted when going in for surgery. remember to get up and start walking even if you don't feel you can. Walk some every hour, until you check out of that hospital. My usrgery was at 7am and I left the next day at lunch. I had to have a swallowing type xray to make sure theere were no leaks in stitches around the band Then finally something to drink.. Good luck, your new life is right arounf the corner. My fondest memory was a lady doing my recovery care after surgery, she said "ENJOY YOUR NEW SKINNY LIFE" i LOVE IT. She was not a bariatrice nurse, but I guess she knows what it is all about.pass it on!!

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Hi I'm having surgery on the 30th as well. I can't wait! I have a million emotions going on but know I'm doing the right thing... Keep me posted how things go for you and I'll do the same!

Good luck!

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Thanks everyone for the well wishes !!! Knew to hold off on the nail polish....tough trying to convince the manicurist not to use any :-)

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congrats on your surgery, wishing you a speedy recovery. not to brag but my surgery went very well. my pain was a 2 compared to other people no kind of gas of pain for that matter.i am two weeks post-op.i will be cheering for you.sil

sil....wonderful to hear that your recomvery has gone well for you. CONGRATS on your weight loss....amazing and you are an inspiration !!!

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Whoa, watch that pedicure. I don't think they allow any nails to be painted when going in for surgery. remember to get up and start walking even if you don't feel you can. Walk some every hour, until you check out of that hospital. My usrgery was at 7am and I left the next day at lunch. I had to have a swallowing type xray to make sure theere were no leaks in stitches around the band Then finally something to drink.. Good luck, your new life is right arounf the corner. My fondest memory was a lady doing my recovery care after surgery, she said "ENJOY YOUR NEW SKINNY LIFE" i LOVE IT. She was not a bariatrice nurse, but I guess she knows what it is all about.pass it on!!

bandfun4me.....THANKS for the great advice. I love the nurses comment too !

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Hi I'm having surgery on the 30th as well. I can't wait! I have a million emotions going on but know I'm doing the right thing... Keep me posted how things go for you and I'll do the same!

Good luck!

CHI-Girl....GOOD LUCK tomorrow !!! I'll be thinking of you :thumbup: I am SO ready for tomorrow, no doubts, no fears.

Be sure to let me know how you are make out. You can e-mail, would love to chat during our journey. atwoodka@comcast.net

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Hey hope it all went well! I was banded on the 28th and came home today on the 30th little tender but full of excitement! Best of luck to you all and our journey together xx

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Hey hope it all went well! I was banded on the 28th and came home today on the 30th little tender but full of excitement! Best of luck to you all and our journey together xx

AngelWithHorns.....CONGRATS ! So glad to hear all went well. Feel better every day. Good Luck on your journey.....Keep me posted how you are coming along.

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Banded yesterday, the 30th, and feel absolutely great !!! Just soreness at the incision sites when standing up or rolling over. So glad this step of the journey is behind me.

All the details & pics are on my blog, feel free to check it out.

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