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I am soooo tired. My surgery was the 16th and I can tell my body is healing from the wounds, but I have no energy. Taking a shower and getting dressed seems to take everything out of me. I am supposed to go back to work tomorrow, not so sure if that is going to happen now. I am also feeling very light-headed. Don't know if that is lack of nutrients or what. I'll ask my doc tomorrow.

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The 25th cannot come fast enough. I am so ready to be a bandster. 17lbs down already. I'm so motivated!!

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I just got banded today. Feeling kinda gassy hut in minor pain. Still can't breathe that we'll. Gotta use my spirometer more.

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I am soooo tired. My surgery was the 16th and I can tell my body is healing from the wounds' date=' but I have no energy. Taking a shower and getting dressed seems to take everything out of me. I am supposed to go back to work tomorrow, not so sure if that is going to happen now. I am also feeling very light-headed. Don't know if that is lack of nutrients or what. I'll ask my doc tomorrow.[/quote']

My doc said he could give me up to six weeks off so ran with it.

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I am soooo tired. My surgery was the 16th and I can tell my body is healing from the wounds' date=' but I have no energy. Taking a shower and getting dressed seems to take everything out of me. I am supposed to go back to work tomorrow, not so sure if that is going to happen now. I am also feeling very light-headed. Don't know if that is lack of nutrients or what. I'll ask my doc tomorrow.[/quote']

Hi my surgery was 16 th too. It was harder then I tought it would be. I went back to work today, must must agree. I'm exhausted and have got a very stiff neck 2 1/2 days. I hope you start feeling better soon

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My doc said he could give me up to six weeks off so ran with it.

I am lucky that I have a very understanding boss I just can't afford to take the time off. Enjoy your time!

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Hi my surgery was 16 th too. It was harder then I tought it would be. I went back to work today' date=' must must agree. I'm exhausted and have got a very stiff neck 2 1/2 days. I hope you start feeling better soon[/quote']

Thank you... I agree it is harder than I thought it would be too. I also think I am having a little bit of the feeling of what the heck have I done to my body? I hope you get your energy back soon too!

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Congrats January newbies ! It's worth it - don't get discouraged

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I was 454 lbs and on oxygen now 175 and doing half marathons and triathlons : )

Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present!

Lee

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I'm banded!!! Just got home and feel like poopoo' date=' but all went well. Headed to bed[/quote']

Congrats and prayers for a speedy recovery!!!

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I'm Tuesday the 22nd! Yeah. New life begins...

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Congrats January newbies ! It's worth it - don't get discouraged

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I was 454 lbs and on oxygen now 175 and doing half marathons and triathlons : )

Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present!

Lee

What an inspiration you are Lee. Just what I needed to read before my surgery tomorrow . Thanks!,

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I was banded yesterday morning. I had the band with plication. I am very sore on my right side. I have had a really dry mouth and scratchy through. My dh bought be some sf popsicles last night (tropical type.) These were like heaven and may become my best friend! My surgery was at 9am and I was home by 2:30pm. Hoping for some fast healing! Good luck to all those getting banded this week.

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