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DANAFJ
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Congrats on your surgery. Dr. Cywes did the surgery for me, and I am not having any problems either. I was banded on Nov. 13th.
I really did not have an appetite until Monday, the 17th. Really had to make myself do the Protein drinks.
I am excited and can't wait to do my one week follow-up tomorrow.
Continued best wishes!
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I was banded on Nov. 13th--one week anniversary tommorrow! I still can't believe I did it, but I am so glad I made the choice to take control of my health. I have been blessed not to have any real problems. I was sore for the first few days, but nothing unbearable. Also, I really did not have much of an appetite for the first five days, and am honestly having to make myself take in at least two Protein Drinks per day. I am almost moving into the mushies stage, so I am researching tasty, filling options now.
I am struggling to make myself take in all of the Water (64 oz. per day). I think this is because of the uncomfortable gas pains I got when I swallowed the first couple of days. That subsided quickly, but it made me a little leary of drinking.
I love reading posts to this website and have found it a wonderful resource. Keep on sharing as we continue our lap band journey! I will too!
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Good luck to you! I also had my surgery on Thursday. I was banded at 10:30. For the most part, I am fine. Just a little sore, and just as you dealing with the gas pains. "No pain, no gain". Wouldn't take nothing for the changes that are happening. I lost almost 20 lbs. following the presurgery diet, and am looking forward to losing the rest.
God Bless you on your journey!
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Hello fellow bandster,
I was banded in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, Nov. 13. I am doing pretty well. I am sore a little, and don't have any appetite. It's hard to swallow Water due to gas pains, and I am regaining my energy. But I am so glad I made these steps to improve my health.
Blessings on your path to wellness.
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am having my surgery today at 10:30. I am excited about the changes that will occur, but also a little anxious and edgy about potential side effects. I appreciate hearing your positive experience and also your encouraging words.
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Crystal,
We have the same surgery date. I feel mixed emotions about the surgery , as well. However, I know that this is the right decision for me, and so I pray for covering, protection and commitment to be successful with my choice.
D.
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Thanks for responding. I feel the same way you do. I know from this wonderful website and the posts I've read that it's not easy, but the prospect of having my surgery does restore my hope and I has really motivated me. Sometimes we just need a boost.
God Bless!
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Hello All,
I am so excited to have discovered this website. It is an amazing source of information and resources. I first explored the site yesterday, and I stayed on it for a few hours into the middle of the night. Many of my questions have been answered, but most importantly, I have read about things I need to consider in my post-operative phase.
I am scheduled to have surgery on November 13. I am still on a high from receiving the news that my insurer would cover my surgery. It is a blessing, and something I have hoped for a while now. I had to undergo 6 months of counseling, and I completed that in September. Now, finally, I only have a couple of weeks to go.
I can tell from what I've read from others that this journey--to wellbeing--won't be easy. But, I know that I am committed and that I have the support of my husband and children. I also will hopefully have the support of the many bandsters that use this site. God Bless!
Dana:smile:
How are the banded Notorious Novembers???
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Congratulations, Tammy. You are inspiring! I was also banded in November 2008, and have similar feelings as you. I feel so blessed that I was able to have the surgery and that I have had no complications to speak of. I feel so much better, physically and mentally. I have lost almost 70 lbs. and am still working to reach my goal weight. Thank you for sharing your success. Blessings!