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Hello new to this. Just got my approval to see the surgeon. I have my first appt on 09/20/07 I really nervous about this whole process, I have had surgery twice for c-sections but never been put to sleep, and I have read in other post not on this web site that people have problems with blot clots is there anyone out there that had this problem. Look forward to meeting new friends have a great day:nervous

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Hi there, and welcome to the boards.!!

I was banded 11 July and so I am six weeks out and expecting my first "FILL" Monday 27th Aug.

The surg. was a breeze, only discomfort for me was the Gas pains for 2 days after. But that was easily controlled by walking and tylenol..

I didnt' need anything stronger for pain... I feel very fortunate be have been able to get this surg. and would do it again in a second.

keep reading and ask LOTS of questions.

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scanj05-

Welcome to the forum! I had my surgery almost a month ago. Before then, I had never been through surgery...not even dental surgery! I was scared, nervous, apprehensive about the blot clot issue and with having high blood pressure I didn't know what to expect during surgery and after. But, I had the surgery, it was easy. One minute I'm awake, the next I'm in my room with minimal pain, just some soreness. Like Peaches said, with walking, the soreness and the pains will subside.

To avoid blot clots they gave m an injection in my stomach (didn't even hurt, just stung a little) and they put socks on you during surgery and have you wear these sock-like things that pump air into it to keep blood in your feet moving after surgery.

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