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Im am having surgery tomorrow 6/17 at UIC with Dr. Elli, I know that there are more people getting banded on 6/17. Just wondering where?

Im scared!!!!! AND i :cheated: ......

Im am freaking out right now.

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Good luck tomorrow. I am also going to de elli but don't have my surgery date yet.

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TOMORROW HERE TOO :blink: SCARED LIKE YOU!

HAVING MINE DONE IN NJ...STAY IN TOUCH AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!

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Both of you will do great!!!!

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Im am having surgery tomorrow 6/17 at UIC with Dr. Elli, I know that there are more people getting banded on 6/17. Just wondering where?

Im scared!!!!! AND i :cheated: ......

Im am freaking out right now.

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OMG!!!!!!

Just had mines done yestarday, June 16 with Dr. Elli. What time is your appt? Good Luck and see you in Banded Land Later.

Uptwist :blink:

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congrats! i was banded by dr elli on may 20th and got my first fill today!!!! he's a great doctor...always willling to answer my questions...feel free to PM with any question.

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congrats! i was banded by dr elli on may 20th and got my first fill today!!!! he's a great doctor...always willling to answer my questions...feel free to PM with any question.

How many days did you have gas? Where did you get yours done? How was your experience?

Uptwist

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Hey uptwist. I was banded at day one health downtown. i had the referred left shoulder gas pain for about two and a half weeks! UGH! gas x doesnt touch it cuz it's not in the stomach it left over in the abdominal cavity. i did finally get some relief from walking on the treadmill, but that didnt realy help my when i was sitting in church or at work.( excuse me pastor i know you're preaching but can i just take a quick jog around the sanctuary, i'll be right badk) ummmm yeah dont think that would have went over to well! LOL! feel free to add me as a friend and PM with any questions

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Hey uptwist. I was banded at day one health downtown. i had the referred left shoulder gas pain for about two and a half weeks! UGH! gas x doesnt touch it cuz it's not in the stomach it left over in the abdominal cavity. i did finally get some relief from walking on the treadmill, but that didnt realy help my when i was sitting in church or at work.( excuse me pastor i know you're preaching but can i just take a quick jog around the sanctuary, i'll be right badk) ummmm yeah dont think that would have went over to well! LOL! feel free to add me as a friend and PM with any questions

I'm glad to know it's not just me then...I was banded on 6/17 in Delaware, but ended up in the ER with my doctor. He took some Fluid out of the band and loosened it up some--I had the worst heartburn in my life until then. It's gone down considerably, but I'm still fighting all that other gas. The worst part, I think, is now looking bigger than before--all that bloating has made me look about 12 months pregnant! I'd like to at lease SEE my progress :) Good luck, everyone!

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