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Mine is April 10th I'm in Texas

Who did your surgery in Texas? I had mine on April 5th at True Results in Dallas/Richardson with Dr. Marsden.

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the 29th going to be my big day yay yay yay good luck every one

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I had mine done and I was an outpatient. I left the hospital about an hour and a half after surgery(as soon as I woke up and could walk). I was banded' date=' had the greater curve plication and a hiatal hernia repair as well. I had to stay in a hotel that night near the hospital(it was 4 hours from where I live) that hernia repair is a b***h, lol[/quote']

I think the hernia repair is definitely adding to the recovery! I'm at day 2 and am defining Water and had an ounce of Greek yogurt. They told me the gas they put in the abdominal cavity is causing a lot of referred pain so I'm hoping that goes away soon!

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Well congrats. I just started my pre op diet today my surgery is on 4/26 have a lot of emotions going on right now but really excited

I though the pre op diet was great. It definitely prepares you for the post op liquids. Good luck!

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I think the hernia repair is definitely adding to the recovery! I'm at day 2 and am defining Water and had an ounce of Greek yogurt. They told me the gas they put in the abdominal cavity is causing a lot of referred pain so I'm hoping that goes away soon!

I am 8 days post op and I am still having shoulder/back pain. I hope this crap goes away soon!

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Hey tdh78, started my liquid diet today too!! I'm also being banded on the 26th!! Yay for us!! 2 weeks of H**L! But like everyone says, it's ALL totally worth it!! We should keep in touch!

First day not so bad yet any way. When people at my job had it smelling like chicken wings. lol How are you feeling about all this? We can keep in touch i think that would be good. I am new to this is there a way for us to like instant message or something?

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I though the pre op diet was great. It definitely prepares you for the post op liquids. Good luck!

yea i figure if you can get through the pre op the rest should be fine, but now I am like oh man it will be a long time before i can eat certain things any more. Then I think about the clothes in the attic that I will be able to fit.

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I am 8 days post op and I am still having shoulder/back pain. I hope this crap goes away soon!

One of my bandster friends said to try gas ex chewable or strips. Will let you know if it helps. I'm also walking a lot.

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I am 8 days post op and I am still having shoulder/back pain. I hope this crap goes away soon!

One of my bandster friends said to try gas ex chewable or strips. Will let you know if it helps. I'm also walking a lot.

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I AM OFFICIALLY BANDED!! Sore but knows it will get better! Time for my new journey in life!! :)

Hi gg.....I'm officially banded now too....also sore but so ready for the next chapter in my new life. They screwed up with a shift change and then radiology closed so I waited 2 days to have anything to eat or drink. I wasn't real happy but it all worked out. I loved sippin on my chicken broth for my first lunch and even some apple juice. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good not counting the swelling and soreness....Glad to hear you are doing good gg.....we got this girl!!! LOL

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Hi gg.....I'm officially banded now too....also sore but so ready for the next chapter in my new life. They screwed up with a shift change and then radiology closed so I waited 2 days to have anything to eat or drink. I wasn't real happy but it all worked out. I loved sippin on my chicken broth for my first lunch and even some apple juice. Overall' date=' I'm feeling pretty good not counting the swelling and soreness....Glad to hear you are doing good gg.....we got this girl!!! LOL[/quote']

We definitely got this!! Let me know your progress and I will keep you updated congrats again! WE DID IT!!

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Hey everyone! I finally had my surgery date rescheduled for April 24 and I'm super excited! I was previously scheduled for march 20 and did my 2 week diet and 3 day liquid diet and at the last minute was rescheduled! That SUCKED but I'm moving FORWARD now and cant wait! yay!

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I'm scheduled for April 23rd also. I am soooo anxious and excited! Have you started your liquid diet yet? If so, how's it going. I must admit, I am struggling a bit.

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I started my pre-op diet today, and I am having a hard time. Any suggestions? Surgery date is April 23rd! :)

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Hey everyone! I finally had my surgery date rescheduled for April 24 and I'm super excited! I was previously scheduled for march 20 and did my 2 week diet and 3 day liquid diet and at the last minute was rescheduled! That SUCKED but I'm moving FORWARD now and cant wait! yay!

I was put on a 2 week liquid diet? You only had to do the liquid diet for 3 days?

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