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Hi everyone!! I'm all banded!! :-). Yes you were very right smiley, I was incredibly nervous. The sense of relief when I woke up in the recovery room was amazing - closely followed by the ouch, ouCh OUCH feeling. Nothing a few shots of tramadol didn't fix.

I am back home now and just woken from a 3 hour catchup nap - the night in hospital was less than restful with my drip pump alarming on the hour!

I feel pretty good. I have six scars. The 2 on the left are a bit sore. My dr told me I am one of 40 this month he is trialling with a new port. It's a glue mesh one you hold down on the muscle for 2 mins, no stitches required. It doesn't hurt at all yet.

I have only had Water & a sip of apple juice so far and am graduating to a broth for dinner.

Happy banding to me. :-). Cheers smiley.

Xxx

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xoxoxo congrats! Sounds like you're doing well. So glad! Take it easy and rest up well. Deb

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Hey Ladybug- you asked about aspartame- try looking for things sweetened with Splenda.

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Justdoit130 ~Thanks, that's what I've been looking for and haven't had any luck so far. Not sure that Splenda is much better since it's still chemically made but aspartame is definitely out for me. Some of the side effects of both are scary! I have a couple other stores to check out so hopefully I find some. Deb

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Hi everyone!! I'm all banded!! :-). Yes you were very right smiley, I was incredibly nervous. The sense of relief when I woke up in the recovery room was amazing - closely followed by the ouch, ouCh OUCH feeling. Nothing a few shots of tramadol didn't fix.

I am back home now and just woken from a 3 hour catchup nap - the night in hospital was less than restful with my drip pump alarming on the hour!

I feel pretty good. I have six scars. The 2 on the left are a bit sore. My dr told me I am one of 40 this month he is trialling with a new port. It's a glue mesh one you hold down on the muscle for 2 mins, no stitches required. It doesn't hurt at all yet.

I have only had Water & a sip of apple juice so far and am graduating to a broth for dinner.

Happy banding to me. :-). Cheers smiley.

Xxx

Fantastic!! Been Offline a couple days! how you feeling today!! Now comes the mental game like OK what do I do now! They want you up and moving as soon as possible. Does he want you on liquids for 4 weeks? After you recovery from the surgery part you really won't feel much different when it comes to eatting. It is when you start getting your gradual fills that you really feel the different. It has been a few days since you surgery, let me know if I can help you in anyway. Congratulations you have a wonderful life changing journey ahead of you. Best Wishes

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ONE sleep. Arrrrrrr. You ready? Today I've had a sook, lots of trips to the loo & lots of butterflies. This time tomorrow ....... ALL DONE BABY. Omg. Breathe in... Breathe out ....

XOXO how you feeling and Congratulations on your fantastic Life changing journey ahead of you

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Hey smiley!! I am doing very well thanks. Still get the occasional has pain & know if I have drunk too quickly. I officially hate liquids however but am pushing through - 9 says left until mushies. Bring it on. My dressings came off

Last night & the scars are looking good. I am bruised around one on my left side & that is the one that hurts the most. No trouble at all from the other 5! Overall I am healing well! How are you doing?

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Hi everyone!! I'm all banded!! :-). Yes you were very right smiley, I was incredibly nervous. The sense of relief when I woke up in the recovery room was amazing - closely followed by the ouch, ouCh OUCH feeling. Nothing a few shots of tramadol didn't fix.

I am back home now and just woken from a 3 hour catchup nap - the night in hospital was less than restful with my drip pump alarming on the hour!

I feel pretty good. I have six scars. The 2 on the left are a bit sore. My dr told me I am one of 40 this month he is trialling with a new port. It's a glue mesh one you hold down on the muscle for 2 mins, no stitches required. It doesn't hurt at all yet.

I have only had Water & a sip of apple juice so far and am graduating to a broth for dinner.

Happy banding to me. :-). Cheers smiley.

Xxx

XOXO Yeah!!! How is your day going. How are you doing with the liquids. Have you been up much. What did you think, not bad huh. Well now that that is over with, here is your next step, which you are doing. Each process in your new journey in this new life(and body) are in steps, which makes it easier. Your in step liquids, it is a pain but it will pass, time will fly. Keep your mind occupied. I can't wait till you get to the step OMG is that me! Happy Birthday Sweetie, know we are here. God Bless!

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Hope you're still doing well xoxo! I got great news today, I got approved! On day two of liquid diet and surgery Mar 22! WooHoo!!!

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