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I had one in for a week and just got it pulled today. I was SO scared that it would be painful. Actually' date=' I didn't even feel it once the whole time it was in and didn't realize when the nurse had pulled it out that it was done. Lol all in all, not a bad experience. The worst part was trying to shower with it. I figured out that if I pinned it on the shower curtain, it was a piece of cake. Haha[/quote']

I am still in the hospital but I will have a drain for a month

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I am still in the hospital but I will have a drain for a month

My doc gave me a plastic lanyard to put around my neck to hook it to! Works right nice :)

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I didn't have a drainage tube either

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I'm not sure if this is the place to join' date=' but I just found this forum today and what awesome information I've found! It has also been great to see that everyone so far has had pretty good experiences. I am having surgery on 6/19 (revision from lap band). I am 30 years old, mother to two little ones and I'm super nervous, but feel peace about my decision. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you![/quote']

Welcome! You will find great support in this forum.

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I'm not sure if this is the place to join' date=' but I just found this forum today and what awesome information I've found! It has also been great to see that everyone so far has had pretty good experiences. I am having surgery on 6/19 (revision from lap band). I am 30 years old, mother to two little ones and I'm super nervous, but feel peace about my decision. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you![/quote']

Congrats!! Welcome!!

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Does anyone else have zero energy? I'm 9 days post op and I'm finding even little tasks are difficult like taking a shower or doing a load of laundry. I feel like there's a hundred pounds pressing down on my shoulders. I managed to get all my Protein in yesterday but was short on my Water. Most days I get most if not all my Fluid in but I'm short on protein.

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Does anyone else have zero energy? I'm 9 days post op and I'm finding even little tasks are difficult like taking a shower or doing a load of laundry. I feel like there's a hundred pounds pressing down on my shoulders. I managed to get all my Protein in yesterday but was short on my Water. Most days I get most if not all my Fluid in but I'm short on protein.

I'm whooped too. I can only tackle about ten minutes of housework at a time. It's like my apartment exploded around me and I'll never get it back in order.

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I really need prayers today! I went to my pre-op appointment at the hospital today and they are concerned that my fast pulse is because of my history of hyperthyroid. If the tests come back abnormal they will cancel my surgery!! Months of preparation and weeks of practically starving myself on this pre-op diet will be all for nothing! Please pray for great test results!

HW 370 CW 332 (2 weeks pre-op)

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I found I'm able to take larger sips which has me really excited because my mouth felt dry almost taking baby sips. Is this normal? It's maybe like a half of a mouthful and only two or three at a time. But it's easier than baby sipping for an hour to drink a bottle of Water.< /p>

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I'm waiting to be admitted. My surgeons last patient is still finishing up. My nerves were on high alert last night but I'm feeling more calm about my decision today. My really close friend text me this morning and said "I love you Sara, I'm SO proud of you". =D

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I really need prayers today! I went to my pre-op appointment at the hospital today and they are concerned that my fast pulse is because of my history of hyperthyroid. If the tests come back abnormal they will cancel my surgery!! Months of preparation and weeks of practically starving myself on this pre-op diet will be all for nothing! Please pray for great test results!

HW 370 CW 332 (2 weeks pre-op)

Yikes!! How scary! I hope everything turns out okay. Prayers!

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I found I'm able to take larger sips which has me really excited because my mouth felt dry almost taking baby sips. Is this normal? It's maybe like a half of a mouthful and only two or three at a time. But it's easier than baby sipping for an hour to drink a bottle of Water.< /div>

I can take larger sips as well as long as it's not around the time that I eat

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I'm waiting to be admitted. My surgeons last patient is still finishing up. My nerves were on high alert last night but I'm feeling more calm about my decision today. My really close friend text me this morning and said "I love you Sara' date=' I'm SO proud of you". =D[/quote']

You're almost there... every thing will go great! Congratulations on your new life!

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Does anyone else have zero energy? I'm 9 days post op and I'm finding even little tasks are difficult like taking a shower or doing a load of laundry. I feel like there's a hundred pounds pressing down on my shoulders. I managed to get all my Protein in yesterday but was short on my Water. Most days I get most if not all my Fluid in but I'm short on protein.

My energy if fine for about half a day then I need a nap. My doctor told me to try to get fluids and protein in as much as possible but not to push it right now since we're just getting into this. I will start counting at 4 weeks.

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Well my intestines finally woke up! Yeah. liquids in, liquids out. Ugh. Sorry for the TMI.

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