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Was a beautiful one. No gas, two incisions, just soreness on the incisions and the hospital staff monitored me and provided the support I needed. It was a beautiful awakening from anesthesia, now I am home, excited for every new day ahead!

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Iris

Congrats on your new band and your "journey" that you have started. I was banded in March and have had a very good experience so far.

I wish you luck and happy losing!!

Bernadette

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Congratulations Iris!! I am glad you experience was a good one.

Mine was great, I even went back to work the next afternoon. No pain, gas for about and hour the next morning, then gone!!

Good Luck along your new path.

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Fab and Grandma, thank you both for the well wishes. I am glad I crossed over into the journey!

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Iris, I am so glad you had a good experience. I hope the rest of your journey goes as well!

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I'm glad things went so smoothly. I hope to be saying those same words in the next two weeks.

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Wow Iris! That's fantastic!

I was banded the same day as you. I have 6 incisions! Only the big one is tender. Otherwise I've had no problems either. I'm a lazy toad & taking 2 weeks off work lol.

How are you going with your post op diet? I feel like I could eat a horse at times but am sticking to the instructions as I dont want to do any damage.

Good luck with your journey. You're off to a great start

Jen

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Jen,

I was very hungry last night possibly because everything came out (sorry to be so blunt, lol) I have a followup appointment tomorrow, and besides a minor headache from time to time, I am doing well. Just staying in the home and relaxing, walking, drinking Water (ughhh), broth, etc. My only issue is the carnation instant Breakfast (yuck!) Maybe its the vanilla flavor but a e-buddy told me to get slim fast and that should suffice. There is also this bariatric shop by my home so I may go there, they blend drinks to see what you like before you make a purchase. They take online orders if you are interested heres the link http://www.bariatriceating.com/

Good luck on the rest of your journey and I hope you have great success! :)

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