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I was banded this morning and doing well. The doctor requires an overnight stay. I have walked a few times and am allowed 1oz of ice chips every hour. Hoping for good things ahead!

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Congrats to being on the banded side! I also had an overnight stay. So glad I did! Get up and get walking as soon as you can. Best wishes.

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I was banded this morning and doing well. The doctor requires an overnight stay. I have walked a few times and am allowed 1oz of ice chips every hour. Hoping for good things ahead!

Congrats. Hope you have a speedy recovery. :)

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I was banded this morning and doing well. The doctor requires an overnight stay. I have walked a few times and am allowed 1oz of ice chips every hour. Hoping for good things ahead!

Congrats!!!

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My insurance required an overnight stay! I was glad! I live an hour away and did not want the ride immediately after surgery. But, also, did not want to be home where even tho' people want to be helpful, you end up having to do more htna you should have to! Congratulations, and best wishes for a great recovery. Happy New Year! Karen..aka.kll724

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I was outpatient and live almost two hours from the surgery center. I just requested an extra bump of pain meds right before I left and my husband was as careful as he could to give me as smooth a ride as possible and it wasn't bad. I was happy to go home, right away, settle into my recliner and fully relax. I am glad that my insurance goes for immediate discharge as long as you are stable. I far prefer to recover in the comfort, quiet and privacy of my own home. :)

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I was banded this morning and doing well. The doctor requires an overnight stay. I have walked a few times and am allowed 1oz of ice chips every hour. Hoping for good things ahead!

Wishing u the best with a speedy recovery.

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Now I am home and doing well. It's all about sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk with little naps in between!! Thanks for all the support!!

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I was banded on the 26th too. How are you doing? I went straight home. My husband got me up every hour and made me walk around the house. He made me use my incentive spirometer and gave me pain meds around the clock for the first 24 hours. And I'm the nurse!!! I hated him and loved him for it!! Lol!!! I just wanted to curl up and sleep!

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I was banded on the 26th too. How are you doing? I went straight home. My husband got me up every hour and made me walk around the house. He made me use my incentive spirometer and gave me pain meds around the clock for the first 24 hours. And I'm the nurse!!! I hated him and loved him for it!! Lol!!! I just wanted to curl up and sleep!

That is so sweet.

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@Sengelken- Sounds like you have a great hubby!! My recovery has been going great!! Took Tylenol Friday and Saturday pretty faithfully, and then only twice on Sunday. I have random pain in my left shoulder, but it is just slightly uncomfortable. I feel really lucky to be doing so well. I get up every hour or 2 and walk around inside the house for about 5 minutes and then rest on the couch. I'm almost caught up with everything on my DVR!(LOL). Hope you are recovering well.

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@Sengelken- Sounds like you have a great hubby!! My recovery has been going great!! Took Tylenol Friday and Saturday pretty faithfully, and then only twice on Sunday. I have random pain in my left shoulder, but it is just slightly uncomfortable. I feel really lucky to be doing so well. I get up every hour or 2 and walk around inside the house for about 5 minutes and then rest on the couch. I'm almost caught up with everything on my DVR!(LOL). Hope you are recovering well.

Sounds like your recovery is going smoothly. I pray mine goes as well when I am banded.

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