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Tres Chic

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    getting banded in Feb?

    To those of you just getting ready to be banded I'm going to share my experience and hope you have the same: I had surgery at 12:30 p.m. and was home by 5:00 p.m. Slept like a baby on the meds they gave me at the clinic. The next day I was fine, no gas pain, or shoulder pain, so I took some of the Demerol just for fun! I'm back at work--life is good.
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    gas pain?

    WALK as much as you can to keep the gas active. You can also try getting some Gasx strips. I was lucky. I didn't have any guess, or any post-op pain.
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    Surgery on Wednesday

    Sounds like you're very prepared. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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    Gained 4 pounds OVERNIGHT!

    Try not to weigh so often, I know it's hard and listen to me... I weigh about 5 times a day (LOL). "Scales are the Devils' vidio game".
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    Gained 4 pounds OVERNIGHT!

    Did you check to see if your pillow was still there? Seriously, I've heard this is VERY normal until you get your fills adjusted properly.
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    How will I do it????? :(

    Yep, concensus says, you need protein. Between my protein shakes (all 1/2 cup of it) and my hot consomme, I survived clear fluids.... Where's my t-shirt????
  7. :heh: Love your ticker, Lana!!
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    Good luck, Astrotoes!!!

    Guess what everyone! In addition to getting banded and looking forward to a new life, I also found out on surgery day that I'm going to be a grandmother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Good luck, Astrotoes!!!

    Hey Yasmina! Did you fly home right after surgery or did you stay overnight in T.O.? Congrats on your surgery... I sailed through mine too.:clap2:
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    February 2007 bandsters!

    Hope your team one, at least! Keep you eyes on the prize! :clap2:
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    February 2007 bandsters!

    A quick update since my Feb 1/07 surgery. I only took the Demerol on Friday and no Gravol (or other anti-nauseant). I slept in the reclining chair for the first few nights so that I wasn't flat on my back. I'm working from home today and going back to work Wednesday. I wish you all such a peaceful journey.
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    New Guy feeling Quilty...

    Hey Dave: No need to feel guilty. It's a personal choice. Besides, you're helping Dr. Ortiz buy a new car! Good luck.
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    Good luck, Astrotoes!!!

    Hi Astrotoes: Good luck tomorrow. My surgery couldn't have gone better. I know you'll be fine.
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    45 - 50% Weight Loss w/ Band?

    Have you considered coming to Canada to have the surgery done? It's $16,000, includes all fills and I'm sure they wouldn't discrimate because you asked some tough questions. Weight loss is personal, and there isn't a cookie-cutter formula. I'm shocked you were disqualified. Keep trying with other clinics. Where are you from?
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    Good Luck, Tres Chic!!

    Thanks everyone for such good wishes. My surgery and recovery has been completely uneventful. I honestly haven't had a bad moment - no gas, or shoulder pain; very little discomfort. I even spent a few hours yesterday out looking for new houses! Have we heard from Yasmina yet?
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    Strange question

    Sorry, it goes with the territory of losing weight. You'll likely feel cold more often warm.
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    What's the ettiquette?

    I don't think it's imporant what we do to acknowledge someone, but that we do do someting. The emails seem fine with me.
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    January Bandsters???

    I had shoulder pain when I had my gall bladder out...it was really uncomfortable. Feel better soon.
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    January Bandsters???

    The painkillers didn't make me sick. If you have liquid pain meds, so much the better. They naste terrible crushed.
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    January Bandsters???

    I slept from the time I got home hospital to the next morning. Other than a headache, I've been fine. I've been walking about as much as possible and so far, no gas either... BONUS! This has really been a walk in the park for me.
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    February 2007 bandsters!

    I was banded Thursday, the 1st of February. No problems. I was 3 1/2 hours in the clinic from operating room to discharge. I don't have a single complaint. Hope it goes just as well for the rest of you.
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    Good Luck, Tres Chic!!

    Hey, thanks everyone for all the well-wishes. This is Day 3 and I'm perfectly fine. A bit of a headache but no gas pain. The worst part is swallowing crushed pills!!!!
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    Any one from Canada?

    Thanks.............

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