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Got banded Thurs with 2 hernia repairs. I have had a boob lift, hip surgery,2 c-sec,2 carpal tunnel surgeries and this was by far the worst. I didn't realize in laparoscopic they filled you with air,worst gas pain ever. Could not even breathe day 1. Nurse said it was worse because of the umbilical repair but damn.....i fully expected to be working on my Christmas decorations this weekend,im not. Hope everyone else has had a better go of it

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November 18th anyone? I'd love to have a surgery sister to text and private message with. I don't want to annoy my family. Lol.

I'm having mine surgery on the 18th. We can be lap band sister!

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Just got banded yesterday. So far so good.

Yay! So exciting! Just remember to get your rest but also walk walk walk :)

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Just got banded yesterday. So far so good.

Yay! So exciting!

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I'm getting banded November 26th. Excited and nervous. :)

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Just got banded yesterday. So far so good.

Hi there and congratulations! I'll be two weeks out on Tuesday and I'm really feeling like myself again. Well, my new self! Actually I'm feeling great. Hope you're able to get lots of rest and walking in -- I'm pretty sure that's the secret to success. Best wishes to you!

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Hi, I am getting banded 11/19

Congratulations -- coming right up! Wishing you smooth sailing and a speedy recovery. For me it was much easier than I thought it would be. I started walking right away (had an overnight stay in the hospital) -- the walking is really important. I had a prescription filled for pain medication but didn't use it -- did fine on Tylenol and Ibuprofen. There is discomfort -- all those belly incisions -- but they heal up quick. Laparoscopy is a marvelous invention. The walking helps with the lung capacity following the anesthesia and moving any trapped gas. And Popsicles, yum! Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. That's my two-week anniversary so we'll be on our weight loss journey together. Best wishes!

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I'm getting banded November 26th. Excited and nervous. :)

Hi Bobbie, congratulations on your date! Excited and nervous pretty much sums it up. It will be here before you know it. Best wishes!

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It hasn't been too bad. Not too much pain. But I think my threshold is kinda high. I maybe doing too much but I intend on slowing down..thanks everyone for your kind words.

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It hasn't been too bad. Not too much pain. But I think my threshold is kinda high. I maybe doing too much but I intend on slowing down..thanks everyone for your kind words.

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It hasn't been too bad. Not too much pain. But I think my threshold is kinda high. I maybe doing too much but I intend on slowing down..thanks everyone for your kind words.

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