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Wow, it is here. That is if all goes well, with my pretesting today. I cant imagine anything going wrong. I got my psyc eval yesterday. That was a close one. My shrink had gone on vacation, and yesterday was his first day back. Luckily my son had an appointment, and his plane was late, so, l took his. My only concerns is that l have called the doctors office a few times without a response back. I am self pay, and they have the money already. I kinda feel like l am not important anymore. I hope they are just busy. I am in Arkansas and will be at St Vincents for the surgery. They did tell me too, that since l am self pay, l could go home after surgery. Only insurance makes you stay overnight. I am not comfortable with that, I want to stay over. My closest hospital to home is 20 miles away. Well, gang, I will post soon. Thanks, also could use some advice on what to buy at the store for the first weeks..Geri:clap2:

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Geri -

Congrats! Your surgeon should tell you what to eat after your band is placed. It seems that most of our surgeons tell us different things. Is there a dietician in the surgeon's office for you to speak with?

Good luck!

Nathalie

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:amen: Its over and I am on day 6 post op. I am doing remarkebly well. No problems, except for intense pain the first couple days. I am going to start walking today. I am doing my liquids..oh joy...but not hungry. so, that is nice, not always looking for something to put in my mouth..well off to bed, and another day, thinner...geri:clap2:

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Congrats on your surgery! You must be so glad that it is behind you. My surgery is on the 30th of this month. Are you in alot of pain? Is it more or less than you expected? Take care-Gigi

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