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February 2014 bandsters?

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krps0930    125

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That's my biggest worry is that my lungs are so full of junk and it's hard for me to get a deep breath as it is now that after the surgery I am thinking I would be more likely to get pneumonia. I have no idea what to do.

Your ZPak is 5 days right? So you should be done tomorrow? If you don't feel better on Wednesday, I would consider rescheduling....but make sure there are no penalties/issues if you reschedule too close to your surgery day...good luck and let us know what you decided!

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Neggie    4

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That's my biggest worry is that my lungs are so full of junk and it's hard for me to get a deep breath as it is now that after the surgery I am thinking I would be more likely to get pneumonia. I have no idea what to do.

I would definitely talk to your Dr. I met with my anesthologist last week (two weeks before surgery) and he said that if I got sick within these two weeks it would be better to postpone my surgery.

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fatty2hottie    57

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I just spoke with the nurse and she made it seem like the anesthesiologist would come and see me on Friday before surgery and listen to my lungs and do another chest X-ray if necessary. So far, she thinks the surgery can go on as planned. Still makes me nervous though.

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Andy1    16

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Hi. My band is due this Friday 21 February, first one in apparently , not sure if this is me, mistake or what ?

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Neggie    4

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Surgery is on Monday! I am so ready to be done with this two week Optifast diet before surgery, 5 more days UGH!

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starfish n coffee    157

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Sitting here in the surgery waitng room with my husband ..... Waiting to go back and get prepped for my band!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!!! Talk to y'all later from the banded side!!

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valarie kk    103

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Goodluck starfish!!! So excited for you. Keep us posted when you feel good enough:)

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starfish n coffee    157

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Hi. My band is due this Friday 21 February, first one in apparently , not sure if this is me, mistake or what ?

andy1, only you know if this is for you. You've come this far. Why back out now? We all have fears and the what Ifs. I think you'll do well. This is for the betterment of your life. I am sending this to you from my hospital bed preparing for my lapband. So.... I'm here.... I expect to see a post from you on Friday morning. Good luck. :-)

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MestizaBander    43

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Sitting here in the surgery waitng room with my husband ..... Waiting to go back and get prepped for my band!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!!! Talk to y'all later from the banded side!!

Good luck on your surgery! You will do just fine. Keep us posted when you are rested and up to it.

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Neggie    4

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Sitting here in the surgery waitng room with my husband ..... Waiting to go back and get prepped for my band!! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!!! Talk to y'all later from the banded side!!

Good luck! Hope everything goes well!

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starfish n coffee    157

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Hey everybody. Well......I've joined the "band" or should I care the band joined me,. Lol!! I'm doing okay except for this gas.. HORRIBLE!!! I'm trying to drink Water. Seriously dehydrated. I almost passed out. Not cool....

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MestizaBander    43

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Glad to hear surgery went well. I had to stay overnight at the hospital and when they brought me each meal I had tea, cranberry juice, apple juice, Popsicles, and always had 2 things of Jello on my tray. The nurses made sure I was tasting everything and made sure I was drinking all the time. We don't want you passing out so drink drink drink lol

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starfish n coffee    157

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Glad to hear surgery went well. I had to stay overnight at the hospital and when they brought me each meal I had tea, cranberry juice, apple juice, Popsicles, and always had 2 things of Jello on my tray. The nurses made sure I was tasting everything and made sure I was drinking all the time. We don't want you passing out so drink drink drink lol

Yeah my husband discovered my dehydration because when I got home I slept so long. Not drinking. But please know that I'm drinking now!!!

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MestizaBander    43

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How are you feeling now? How long are you on Clear Liquids?

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