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Just had my lap band surgery yesterday. I'm so excited! I lost 9 pounds on my Pre-op low carb diet so I'm already on my way in my journey to a new me. I have about 65 more pounds to lose.

My shoulder hurts pretty bad but I know this is just temporary. I'm keeping a "hand warmer" on it and it seems to help keeping heat on it and I don't have to be plugged in with a heating pad. :)

I've been reading the threads and it is so encouraging. It's great to read the comments of others that are on the same journey to a healthier life!

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Great idea to use a hand warmer ! You're off to a great start. I hope you'll be as happy with your band as I have been with mine !

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Yes, really great idea for the hand warmers! I bet even those disposable heat pads would work too. Keep us posted how you are doing! My surger is 11/7!

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I love the hand warmer idea. I still have some swelling by my port site so will try that today. Good luck wih your journey! My just started on Oct. 4th!!

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Today is day three for me I had my surgery Wednesday and I feel okay the worst part is the pain in my shoulders and food is going down okay but I'm only eating Jell-O cream of broccoli Soup with broth mixed in that seem to really cut that the saltiness and lots of Water and some frozen yogurt which is really nice not the ice cream kind but just yogurt in the freezer hope everyone's well

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Congrats to a better life. This is the place to be. I have had great motivation and been inspired here on this forum. Keep us updated on your journey.

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