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Since our first fellow Sept Bandsters were scheduled for today, I thought I'd start a post for them to share their experiences when ready and able.

Here are today's lucky contestants!!! And yes, I am bitter I have to wait alllllllll the way to 9/26 :P

Sept 4, 2012

Goalseeker Iv2nurse Juliemarie777 Kathy_a22

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Hey everyone.

I thought I'd let you know how I'm going.

I had surgery on the 4th of Sept and was in hospital overnight. I was in quite a bit of pain - but I'm pretty sure that's because I have a terribly low pain threshold! I had two lots of morphine and I am still taking oxycontin several days out now when the pain gets really bad. (They told me most people only need panadol! They must have a high pain resistance, that's all I can say!)

Interestingly enough, it wasn't the surgery pain (incisions etc) that were getting me down but more the uncomfortable feeling from the gas in my stomach. I didn't get much shoulder tip pain but the gas and bloated feeling was so very painful - for the first couple of days all I've mostly done is walk around a bit and sleep off the pain.

That said, three days out now, I am starting to feel a lot better - so don't feel put off if you are a little worse for wear at first, it will get better.

Now the stuff everyone wants to hear -

On the day I went into surgery (Tuesday): I weighed 97.2kg (approx 214)

On the day I left the hospital (Wednesday): I was the same at 97.2 kg (214)

On the Thursday (after my first night at home): I was 95.8 (approx 211)

And this morning, the Friday: I was 94.2 (approx 207)

So since I've got home (in the past two days) I've gone down 3kgs (approx 7 lbs)

I think a lot of this is to do with being quite sore and not very hungry but still - when you're feeling down, a little bit of weight loss tends to cheer you up for sure!

Anyway let me know how all you other Sept bandsters go and I'll keep you guys updated with how I'm going in the future - if you're interested? :-)

Z

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I was banded Sept 5th. Went back to work today! Weight is down 6 lb, so quite excited, although I know it will taper off. Appetite is improving. Pain is tolerable with tylenol only. Keep up the good work September 2012 Bandsters! We CAN and WILL do this!

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I am getting banded tomorrow September 11th. Not thinking about the pain, soreness or even the diet change. Trying to focus on the end result. Being Thin! no aches, no pains, no plus size clothing. Happy and healthy enjoying life!! We can do this and get through this!

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