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I have finally landed in Bandlandia. After almost a year of research and some complications enroute, I was finally banded on Monday, April 5. I am doing wonderful. Haven't taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital on Tuesday. I even had a 2 1/2 hour drive home and made it without any problems. :banana :banana

I am a little sore in the lower left part of my stomach but it's not bad. I also had some Constipation but milk of magnesia took care of that! I think I am just so happy to finally get banded that nothing can bring me down!

Sheila

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Sheila!!!!!!!

Welcome back! Awesome news! I am glad you are feeling good!

Now you take good care of yourself! It's healing time!

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Congratulation :) Sheila

Soooo Happy for you. Worth the wait.

Now to start your new journey.

Take it easy. Glad to hear your doing so well.

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Congratulations, Sheila!! Remember the mantra: Be good to yourself and follow doctor's orders. You'll be 100% in no time.

Let the losing begin!! :):D :D

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Your on your way :)

Is your port site on the left? I know the only site of mine that hurt was where they put the port. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Just remember what Alexandra said Take It Easy!!! I felt so well I just went back to my old routine, and then started feeling rundown, take it easy even if your body thinks it's doing fine.

Congratulations, it's going to be fun to hear how we all do over the next few months.:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny

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Congratulations Sheila!!! Wishes to you for a speedy recovery and looking foward to hearing about your newly banded experiences!

Darcy

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Thanks for all the well wishes.

Kathy- yes, my port is on my left side. If I remember correctly, the port is stitched into a muscle, which I am assuming is what causes the pain/discomfort. It's getting better everyday though.

Sheila

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Yea Sheila!! Congrats. Your on your way to a whole new way of life. It is good to hear you are well and happy.

Happy Banding.

Carolyn

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Congratulations! I hope you are as happy with your band as I am with mine! Keep us posted on your progress.

Nancy

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