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This Friday is my big day!!!! I am so excited!!! I need to do some shopping this week and get stocked up. I have to do Clear liquids on Thursday so I'm going to make some yummy homemade chicken broth. (always better than store bought)

I took all of next week off and am preparing done small craft projects to keep me occupied during my recovery. I know I'll get bored with TV/movies/Internet pretty quick.

I just can't wait!!!!

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I enjoyed the prep :) I got books and simple projects ready and accomplished quite a bit while I was off. Don't forget to enjoy sleeping, too!

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On Clear Liquids today, which actually isn't too bad. I have a bad cold, so that is the worst part. I'm hoping my cold doesn't present any issues tomorrow morning!! I'm going to get plenty of sleep tonight and hope its not as bad in the morning.

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My surgery is tomorrow too. Sounds like our weeks have been similar. Lots of shopping and prepping. Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how you do. It's a big journey and so nice to have others going through it at the same time. Get some sleep tonight!

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I did it! I was banded this morning at 9am, discharged by 1:30pm. Came home took a 2hr nap and now I'm working on my first Protein shake while watching a movie.

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The worst part was the IV. My veins hide and are very small, so had a whole team working on me. I was also incredibly emotional....crying and everyone was concerned. The entire staff at the hospital was so wonderful.

After the procedure, I felt great. My pain never got beyond a 3. I have some slight shoulder pain and nausea.

I am so pleased with everything so far!!

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Awesome and congrats!! Now rest and walk!!!

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I'm glad you're doing so good! I really enjoyed my first couple days... sleeping, movies, relaxing. The annoying part comes in a couple weeks when you feel pretty normal but have to remember not to lift, twist, push/pull anything over 15 pounds lol. Glad you're doing well!

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