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I got my band yesterday(21st). I had my surgery at 8:30am, and was up drinking baium at 2pm for Doctor to see if things were passing ok.

I got home around 6pm. I had to cut my pain pills into 4ths to be able to take them....let me tell you after 8 chunks and some sips of Water I felt so full.

Today hasn't been as bad. My mom and I took the girls to school and went to Target and SteinMart and a few other little shops. LOL hubby won't believe I was able to go out and spend his money today!!!!

thanks to all of you who pepped talk me in the days prior to my surgery!!!!

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Welcome to Bandland, Jana!

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I'm really happy to hear things are going so well for you, but dont overdo it! Remember to drink lots of water.. sip, sip, sip! *hugs*

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Welcome jtrek! You're a loser now too!!! :):( A group we are all now HAPPY to be in! Hang in there, but let yourself be pampered too...surgery takes a lot out of you, regardless of how "serious" it is.

Welcome to the club!!!!!

Nanster

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welcome to our world. take it easy though. you may feel well, but you are still swollen inside and your body needs time to heal. save the money for your "skinny" outfits for the summer.

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Congrats!!!I wish I was able to go home the same day, but they kept me over night. Thats ok.

Like everyone says, take it easy on yourself they did mess with your insides a bit, LOL. I am 1 week post op today and still a little sore. It sounds like you are doing great, keep it up!!!

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I am so happy for you! Take it easy and....don't let others know how good you feel :(; milk it for all its worth!

Let others pamper you) :)

How often do you get pampered in the real world???

Take your pain meds :painkiller: They are heavenly!

Eat slowwww.......:hungry:

Get lots of rest...:notagree

We're here for you!

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Thanks for all your kind words and support!!!!

:update:

I have gone out Shopping/walking each day since surgery. Today mainly walking but did buy some sf Jello at Walmart.< /span>

You won't believe what cruel punishment I inflicted on myself Wednesday night(1 day post-op) I grilled steaks, made a nice salad & greenbeans for my Mom, Hubby and girls. Then I sat at dinner table while they ate.......:phanvan but hey I survived it!!! I even cooked again last night, but tonight Mom was gone and I let Hubby fend for the girls!!!! My stomach sure growls alot but I have been eating Jello, drinking some(little bit) high protien slim fast, tea, Water, coffee. I haven't had to take the pain meds since Wednesday....so I am happy so far with the way I feel!!!

Love to all Y'all here at LBT

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Congrats jtrek & welcome to the journey!! Be nice to yourself for the next month or so... and don't get on the scale too often! :)

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