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Wooohooo! I am in band land!

The only incision that hurts me is the top one, that is where Dr B did most of the "digging" around and put the port.

I havent taken a pain pill today, I may see about just dropping the prescription pain and going to liquid tylenol

How's everyone else doing?

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I was given Lortab liquid, hydrocodone and oxycodone. The gas pains were so bad in my shoulder for a week I had to take something every two hours. They have since gotten better in the last couple days. I could shower right away too even though I had steristrips. He said they would come off when they wanted to. My scars look great. The large one for the port was a little larger then expected but it still is awesome.

Good job guys!

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I'm So Confused How To Use This Thread And How To Find Who's Online Now, So I Can Ask Questions?? I'm Not Much Of A Computer Guru. I'm Having My Band 8/28...does Anyone Drink Wine While On The liquids? ?

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...does Anyone Drink Wine While On The Liquids??

That's a great question. I was wondering that myself....

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LOL-do ya want strawberry or chocolate? ! :heh:

tee hee, honestly I have yet to try either. I don't like chocolate much, however my experience with diet food is that chocolate always tastes better than strawberry. I bought a package of both for my liquids stage, so I will know very soon.

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I start my all liquids this evening. Not looking forward to it, but I know I can do it. I think...

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OK - here is the skinny, met with the personal trainer, she explained to me that if all I keep moving, the skin will contract as my fat cells contract. So, although I'm tired, she had me to some weights and about 1/2 of reps and leg muscle training, no stomach muscles yet. I hurt, and now I'm going to take a nap. That big ball thing is going to kill me though:confused:

Caroline

banded 8/2/06

Dr. Ashley Vernon

Brigham & Womans.. Bos

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Faybie,

My ticker is current as of today. I lost 7 pounds pre-op, and have lost 14 pounds since band placement on August 2nd.

Wow guys thank you so much for all of the updates. I do so much better in situations knowing what to expect whether good or bad.

I am keeping a running log of items and things that each of you used that helped you and it has been great, so I will be very prepared.

Robin,

Is your ticker current? I am very interested in seeing how you are doing since banding as it seems we have similar numbers. :biggrin1:

Congrats to everyone who has been banded so far this month!

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Hey guys! Well, tomorrow I start my one week of liquids before my surgery. I am hopeful I can do it; and have stocked up on Unjury and Slimfast Optima! Tonight I am going out to the Olive Garden and eating so much bread and Pasta it will be sickening---and then my friends and I are going out to say goodbye to an old and dear friend---BEER! :biggrin1: I can't believe I will no longer be able to drink my beloved Coors Light and my adored Diet Coke. :Cry: I am sure, however, that I will find a new and better drink in about a month! :) Cheers to all of us!

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I'm still vomiting, which is really painful. It's weird, my mouth fills with saliva, which I can't swallow,then I get nauseous, then I start heaving. I need to suck on ice chips to make it stop. And other than being really tired and the occasional gas pain, I'm not feeling badly. I just really want this nausea to go.

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Have you called the Dr, Libra? Mine gave me some anti nausea meds, an ear patch and a phenegrin suppository. I havent had to use the phenegrin suppository, THANK GOD. But the eat patch is keeping me from being nausiated.

I am not feeling hungry, but i am making my self drink protien shakes and the occasional broth or creamy Soup with no chunks of stuff.

If I drink too fast I feel uncomfortable, but otherwise, Im doing ok.

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