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I found out today my surgery is scheduled for 4/4 my insurance approved it quickly which is a good thing. I just discovered this web site today. I am hoping I can get feedback on what to expect. I am looking forward to.the surgery and after reading about the different surgery options I though this was the best for me.

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I was excited about the surgery until just a few days before I had it and then I became nervous. I had a great presurgery meeting where I was able to talk about the surgery with a nurse from the floor, and she really explained how everything worked at the hospital. If you can do this, I highly recommend it.

My surgery went well. I haven't had any problems. I spent three days in the hospital (normal for my doctor). My pain was pretty minimal. I had gas pain the first day, but I quit taking pain pills that night.

When I first came back to my room after my surgery, I was pretty out of it. My husband was there, and he became very concerned. He said I looked like death warmed over. My blood pressure was in the 40s and 50s and kept setting off alarms when it fell too low. Within a couple of hours, I was doing much better and even walking around.

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You will be so glad you that you did it! This was hand's down the best decision I have ever made. It can be a little nerve racking in the days pre-op, but it will be so worth it. I haven't had any problems. The only pain I had post-op were stomach spasms the first week or so. But that's what the sleepy pills are for :) Good luck!

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I'm where you are! Nervous! I start my presurgery diet tomorrow! eek!

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how long do you have to be on the pre surgery diet . the doctors office sent out the packet today. the doctor said I will only be in. the hospital one day he does not consider me high risk since I do not have high blood pressure and my gnu is under 40. he is a highly recommended doctor does this sound right?

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Different amounts of time for different people and/or surgeons. You're in the right place. Read all the posts that you can, ask all of the questions that you want. This site is a great source for support.

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The hospital times and diet requirements seem to be all over the place depending on your surgeon. Where I had my surgery seemed to be very cautious on all requirements. My post-op diet was very slow. I believe I was on liquids and Proteins for 8 weeks.

I can't complain though. My surgery experience was wonderful. I have never had any problems, and I haven't had to throw up since my surgery. For me, taking the food slowly afterwards worked well. It was much easier to be on a liquid diet after surgery than it was before surgery though.

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how long before you went back to work I am planning on going back in. a week I sit at my job

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I went back at 10 days. I still have swelling and soreness in my belly, especially if I do too much. I had my surgery at an outpatient surgery center. Check in at 0800, walked out at 230 in the afternoon. First couple days were rough. I didn't take any pain meds after day 3. Went the next day for my leak test, esophogram (the only time I vomited). Went the day after that to have my drain taken out. Keep reading all the experiences of people, they vary greatly.

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I've been having second thoughts lately. I'm getting too close to my surgery date. I think I'm getting wet feet. I'm scared.

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what is the average weight loss the first month. are most people happy they did it. any regret? the sleeve was really my only choice . most people who I know who had the lap band did not lose and I don't know anyone who made iit, to their goal.

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I am not nervous just curious about what to expect I did not think the process would happen so fast I was definantly on a mission. when I went to the first seminar I already had my packet done and met with surgeon. I don't even know what the pre op consists of

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I'm having surgery the 3rd and am going back to work on the 9th. I will be sitting ALL day, though - NO heavy lifting or ANYTHING - will only be working 5 hours Monday - Wednesday the week after, so I'm hoping w/this explanation, the surgeon will release me back to work. Craaazy.

My husband is taking my surgery day (3) through the 9th off, so that is also very helpful. :)

I'm scared, too, honestly. I'm scared of needles - of pain - of the catheter - of the sore throat - of the drain - but I'm scared to die & be overweight w/health problems (in the future) more...

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