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...banded, and done with my first surgery.

It went very well. The nurses in the recovery room told me I hold the new record for fastest waking up & being ready to go. No nauseau, and no gas! But I burped a lot in the recovery room. Surgery started around 11 and I was on my way home around 2. Pain has been minimal, and is only when I move or walk around. When I'm reclined, I hardly feel anything and have gotten some good rest. I was able to weewee yesterday so no problems there, either. So - all in all I'd have to say it went well. :)

No appetite yet. Yesterday I ate about an oz of Jello, and drank about 8 oz Water. Today about 4 oz jello and another 10 or so oz of water. I just don't feel hungry, but I know my body needs *something* so I will aim for another 10 or so oz of water and some both before the day is over.

This was also my first surgery, and an interesting experience. I hope to start up a detailed journal soon, to help alleviate others' concerns and since I knew what questions I had coming into this (as a surgery virgin), maybe be able to answer questions others might have.

Cheers!

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!!!!

WELCOME TO BANDLAND.....

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Yeahhh, Wheetsin ~ WELCOME to the other side!

Dont forget to take a picture of yourself, so you can have it to compare an "after" with! :confused:

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Congratulations and a good surgery experience!! Sip, sip, sip constantly... walk, walk, walk.. You'll do great!

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I'm happy to hear that you're back home and that your surgery was uneventful. Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

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SUPER CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! great news. I am so glad things went well. I also look forward to your journal. I am still waiting to be banded but I am always up for learning all I can. your experience brings me comfort. keep us posted, and congrats again.

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:welcome2::welcome2: :welcome2: :welcome2: :welcome2:

:welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcomeB:

:welcome2: :welcome2: :welcome2:

you made it to the other side of bandland!

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Hey Wheetsin -

congrats on that new band! I'm glad you're doing so well - 3 hours - that is really quick!

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