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It's finally here. ... I have made it through the pre op . I'm shocked and amazed but now I'm so nervous. .. any last minute reminders? I love the Fed back here

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GOD's blessings!! You will do great!!! After anesthesia, take it easy. Walk when you can, it will help with the gas and shoulder pain. I failed to do so and I'm paying for it now. Follow the doc's order to the t!! Relax and enjoy what's to come!! Today makes my 6th day banded. And it's getting better and better every day. I took full advantage of my pain med, it dulled the gassy sensation a lot!!! Don't try to do too much and remember this phase is for healing more than anything. I'm sharing things that I struggled with. I hope it helps!!

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You on your help way to a brand new you. It will be great. The only thing I'll warn you about is you may have some gas pain. Mine was not in my chest and back....don't let it freak you out. Walking will really help. You will be fine.

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Dont forget to take a BIG bottle of Water and a chapstick with you. I came out of surgery with bad cottonmouth, it took all day and alot of water to get rid it. Dont forget to follow your Drs orders on walking, water, rest and pain meds. My surgery and recovery was very easy, hope yours goes well too ! Good luck, it was sooooo worth it !

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I was banded May 23, please follow doctors orders, walk, rest, sip Clear Liquids. I stopped taking pain meds one day in after surgery, they made me feel worse. Oh and no lifting! You will be feeling great very soon! I'm down 17 pounds in just 8 days! I'm sure a lot of Water weight. Good luck!

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The pain is worse than I expected. The shoulder is very weird. Been resting and walking. So we will see

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I'm 5 weeks post op & the pain was worse than I expected. I took all my pain med & then some. At 3 wks, I felt better. Don't push yourself. Rest & heal.

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