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Alright, today's the big day. Kinda nervous, but nothing crazy. Any last words of encouragement or first few days post op tips?

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Hey there, congratulations! I was a bit nervous, too, and it was all so much easier than I thought it would be. I walked like crazy and that threw my body into healing mode. When I had to pee (or thought I did), I'd grab the IV pole and go up and down the hallway. By the time I was ready to check out the next day, I was doing laps with that thing. It felt so good to shake off the anesthesia that way. At home I walked round and round our driving circle. I filled a pain med prescription but didn't need any -- don't like the side effects -- but even still I found I had to address Constipation around day four or so. I was surprised my doctor didn't address that ahead of time as of course that can be uncomfortable. Let's see, what else. I really enjoyed my Popsicles those first few days. And cups of tea. Take good care of yourself, don't overdo lifting or anything like that and pat yourself on the back for making the decision for a healthy future. Way to go.

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Welcome to the banded side of the world. You will be sore for the next couple of days. Should you have the shoulder pain that some feel, walking around every hour or so helps this, but, don't overdo. Sip your Water and liquids. And yes, the popsicles really help. Don't hesitate to use your pain meds should you need them. Some people freak out shortly after surgery and question whether they did the right thing. Should you have thoughts of "What the hell did I do to myself", this is normal and is contributed to an anesthesia side affect. Congratulations and again welcome. jake

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You are almost into a great world where food will not rule you! You probably won't have much hunger which truly changes food relationship

Good luck and keep us posted!

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Surgery went great and the pain is less than I'd anticipated. Thanks for the support!!

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How's it going thus far?

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