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Banding On Thursday...please Pray For Me...
Joy1961 replied to DanaAdams's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Getting Banded In 4 Days - Any Advice ???
Joy1961 replied to marketingdude's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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Ive been feeling really weak today. Ive been on water tea or crystal light since wed. Tomorrow start protein shakes. Question. Why wouldnt the dr want me to have even chicken broth?
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Feeling Pretty Weak 4 Days Post Op
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Any body have any thoughts on this? Is it worth the money?
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Congratulations. Your new life begins now:)
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I was banded Wed and your post was very familiar. Hope you start feeling better real soon!
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I called today not wanting to wait until monday with my concern. They called me back in less than 5 min and said dont hesitate to call again today or tomorrow if i needed them. And thankful for the help on this site. Today is day 3 so maybe thats why but still very glad
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So day 3 post op and now diarrhea. Only allowed water tea or crystal light until monday. Then protein shakes. I cant leave the house I havent seen any posts re this. And my paperwork says nothing. Trying to stay positive. Im a worrier. Please tell me someone else had this too.
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Sorry To Ask This But Im Worried
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it is isnt it!!! Lol -
Sorry To Ask This But Im Worried
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Congratulations. Very exciting!!!!
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I dont know for sure. I know that sounds absurd but i have 7 bandages bc of hernia repairs but guessing to the left of belly button. An extra bandaid there. Will find out Monday at post op. umm you think i would have asked! Lol
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When my so had his band 3 yrs ago they gave him a card with serial numbers ect for future needs or issues. I didnt get one when i got mine yesterday. Anyone know anything about this?
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Very Strict Post Op Diet For First 5 Days
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dont make laugh. It hurts to do that right now! Lol -
Very Strict Post Op Diet For First 5 Days
Joy1961 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Water tea crystal light. Thats it. And 3 oz per hr 1 oz every 20 min. Then next week. Protein shakes only for 2 more weeks. I hope i can do this! No i will but man. -
Very Strict Post Op Diet For First 5 Days
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Congratulations!! And we are in this together. I was banded yesterday too. Had 2 hernias repaired at the same time. My poor husband is sick of hearing me complain. This too shall pass and we'll be on our way!!
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Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. So encouraging too. ???Ž
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Very Strict Post Op Diet For First 5 Days
Joy1961 replied to Joy1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Im less than 24 hrs post op. no one suggested gas x strips at hosp or dr. But have read a few posts here about them.my gas is very uncomfortable
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The First Week After Banding Emotion...
Joy1961 replied to EllieD's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
And you are not alone! Come here to "talk" and i also joined a support group through my drs office. Im counting on that when others dont understand what im going through. -
Forgot To Ask What Side Port Is On!
Joy1961 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds crazy but im not sure and no one told me. Had hiatal hernua and umbilical hernuas fixed too. 7 bandages. I assuming left bc an extra bandage there but not sure. Guess i should have asked. Im sore all over my belly! Its all good though! Lol -
Im Home And Doing Better Than I Expected
Joy1961 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Apart from the 2 hernias being pretty sore i think things went pretty well. Pretty tired. Bit not bad. And i already had a fill in surgery. Ill know more about that at post op appt monday. Gotta go walk around my house. And sip sip sip -
Realize Band 10/10/12
Joy1961 replied to AnnLouise's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me too! Gas was a little worse tioday but bearable. Are you excited? I am!