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Hi everyone!! I was just released from the hospital...it's not bad at all...you'll all do great!

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Hello everyone today is a new day :) I feel great and today I'm leaving to the Marriott here in Tijuana :) they took my IV out and I'm drinking juice and gathorade :)

That's great. We are going out shopping today if you need anything let me know. My room number is the same as it was in the hospital 306. How funny.

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Doing pretty well today. Had the leak test, all is well. Don't like the drain, but feeling well overall.

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How long does the drain stay in? Is that normal?

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I'll have a drain till I'm released which is two days after surgery usually

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Hi everyone!! I was just released from the hospital...it's not bad at all...you'll all do great!

Congratulations on your successful surgery!

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Re-NUDE, yes band removal and VSG in the same surgery. Dr Hanna does these as an outpatient procedure.

Debate66- AMAZING! wow, I wish I could have mine as outpatient. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Please keep us all posted on your progress. Cant wait to join you on the losers bench

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Does it hurt to get the drain out?

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Just got back from my last surgical consult. I'm good to go on the 20th. He said no Foley Cath, no drain and no swallow test. He does it all while he's in there. Also will repair hernia and remove gallbladder if ultrasound shows stones. He thinks I will just have one overnight stay. He said I am doing great and expects me to breeze through! I am praying it goes as he said! It's my first hospital stay since birth!

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Just wondering what others brought in their overnight hospital bag? I don't want to bring too much and have the tendency to go overboard.

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Just wondering what others brought in their overnight hospital bag? I don't want to bring too much and have the tendency to go overboard.

My wife just asked me that exact same question...didn't even think about that. So busy thinking about the surgery itself and the after-results, didn't even ponder the thought of what to bring to the hospital. I was told to plan for an overnight stay, and also told that I'll be doing alot of walking around...I'm thinking a loose pair of sweats and slippers, toothbrush/toothpaste, maybe some music if I can't sleep, or something to read. I heard someone mention lip balm is an essential. And I'm wondering if sugar-free mints would be allowed?

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Day 1 postop and feeling fabulous! I'm meeting my Fluid and Protein goals. Pain is minimal, only around the big incision where they took the port, lapband, and excised stomach out. I have 5 incisions. No nausea at all today. My hubby and I can't believe how great I'm feeling. I hope all of you have a similar experience. I've read a wide range of outcomes.

Cheers!

Deb

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