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Frances Laurele    0

Frances Laurele
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HI everyone,

I am new at this so bear with me. I was banded on the 17th of April 2007. So far except for some minimal pain I am doing ok. I have lost 16 lbs, no fills yet and I start pureed foods on the 7th. I have enjoyed the readings and they have answered many of my questions. I go for my first fill on May 30th, which I am very nervous about. Will keep in touch. :clap2:

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I just had my lap band surgery on April 16th and, like you, have had no complications and am feeling great. Getting a little tired of the liquid diet. My surgeon keeps his patients on liquids for 4 weeks. How is the pureed phase going? I have lost 19 lbs. and looking forward to finally losing weight and keeping it off. Good Luck!!

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:clap2: I am not on the puree food yet. I am suppose to start on the 7th. My Dr. wants me on liquids for at least 3 weeks. How strange though, I don't even feel hungry. I sometimes wonder if they put a chp in my brain so that I don't crave food. Where did you have you surgery done?

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Betsyjane    2

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Oh, the first fill is nothing! I was so nervous I thought I would pass out, and then it was over with no pain in seconds! You'll be amazed.....

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YAHOO....Doesn't it feel so good to be able to say you are banded?...I was banded on 4/6/07....I waited along time to have it done, and I am so glad it is over......I will be filled on 5/17/07...I am kinda nervous, also....

Welcome to bandland....

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Big As Life    0

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BetsyJane,

Thanks for the reassurance on the fill...I have been so nervous about this...makes me feel better to know that it is not that bad...I rest easier knowing this...

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Frances Laurele    0

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Thank all of you for the reassurance on fills. I am just discouraged I feel that being on liquids for so long I should have lost more. I guess I am just over anxious to finally be half of me. I must say I too would be standing outside with a spoon if it was raining Soup.< img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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