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Hello

My name is Valerie. I was lapbanded on 5/4/2007 in Houston, Texas.

I have been reading alot of forums. Every one is so helpful and encouraging. I wish I would have read this prior to surgery. Great helpful hints. I am 4 days post op. I feel wonderful today. I also have a tip about Multivitamin. You can get them in chewing gum. You chew for 5-10 mins before your meal.

Val :typing:

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Congratulations!!! Thanks for the tip on vitamins....I will try to find these....and WELCOME TO BANDLAND.....Sounds like you are doing great....

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I am in Arkansas, I had my surgery in Little Rock, but I live in Hot Springs. Today was better, but tonight I am exhausted!

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What are you eating in your post op liquid phase? My nurse tells me to use a blender and be creative? Does that mean a cheeseburger blended up?

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My post op diet is Clear liquids week one, full liquids week two, soft foods week three, and so on. I have my post op appt today. I can go back to work tomorrow. I can't wait. I want to do things at my house that I am not ready to do. Plus my husband is retired so he has his own routinue after the kids go to school. I think I am driving him crazy. All of our pets, 3 dogs and 2 cats are so confused that I am home.

I am not sure about blending up a cheeseburger. Because my doc does not want you to blend up food.

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Hello from another Texan! Hope you are over the worst of the recovery symptoms by now, and welcome to LBT!

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The only worry I have about the Vitamin gum is that I was told by one of the nurses to avoid gum. If you accidently swallow it, it would be impossible to pass. I don't know if I'd risk it so thought I'd pass it on just in case.

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