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I everyone. Well I am now an official member of the lap band group. Surgery went well on Tuesday. I came home the same day. Yesterday I slept most of the day and when I wasn't sleeping I was walking. See I listened to all of you. The extra gas I had settled into mid back but is

Much better today. I am having a hard time getting all the Protein in but keep working at it. Thanks for all the best wishes you sent my way.

P.S. Today I am kind of hungry. Is that normal???

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For some it is common to be hungry, I was.

Congrats to you.

Colleen

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Welcome to the other side ! Congrats ! I remember being a little hungry afterwards , but just a little liquid filled me up , Soup broth or Protein Shake. Hope all goes well for you !

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Thank you Colleen and pink dahlia. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I tried to only read the positive posts from everyone here. I know there are "horror" stories out there but I tried to stay away from them. I am taking Tylenol now and just trying to get in as much fluids and Protein as I can. I appreciate your comments:)

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Congratulations to you!

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Welcome to banderland. Yes, you will be hungry often. Best wishes to you.

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Thanks everyone. I spoke with the nutritionist today and she said I am so hungry because I am not getting enough Protein in. The inside of our refrigerator looks like a Protein Shake factory. HA! I am sure you all understand that. It honestly hasn't been that bad. A little gas pain under my ribs on the right side and in mid back. My husband has been great with the karate chops along my back which has actually helped. I am on liquids through Sunday and then I move on to the soft food. Refrained Beans anyone??:). Thanks again to all of you.

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I wish I had known about the karate chops -- that is awesome! Congratulations on your surgery and way to go on the walking. You are going to do beautifully. I had no Protein goals post-surgery and even today I'm not that worried about it. Protein first is obvious --I listen to my body and it tells me what I need. What does it need? Protein! Lol.....I don't try to get stuff in, though. I just eat when I'm hungry and don't eat when I'm not hungry,

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Congrats to you! Protein Shakes help me when I feel hungry. Even just taking a few drinks from one seems to help. Glad everything is going well, and welcome to the Losers Club!!! :D

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Yay!!! Welcome!

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I am so new to being on a forum like this. In fact this is the first one I have ever been on and I am 56 years old!!:). I think I have more than likely started too many new subjects. I forgot I had started this thread after surgery (maybe the anesthesia??--haha). Then just started another one today. I am learning and so thank you for your patience:). Hope everyone is having a happy day!!!!

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