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Katbad    30

Katbad
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So all the easy stuff is done. Now the work starts! After all the pre-op appointments, being poked and prodded multiple times, and finally surviving this horrific pre-op diet all I can say is BRING IT ON!

HW: 270

SW: 241

CW: 241

GW: 185

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Matt Z    4,140

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1 minute ago, Katbad said:

So all the easy stuff is done. Now the work starts! After all the pre-op appointments, being poked and prodded multiple times, and finally surviving this horrific pre-op diet all I can say is BRING IT ON!

HW: 270

SW: 241

CW: 241

GW: 185

Congrats! Good Luck and here's to smooth surgery and fast recovery!

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James Marusek    5,244

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Good luck on your surgery and check back with us when you are on the other side and let us know how it went.

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Miss Solar shrinks    5

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I hope all goes well for you.

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Orchids&Dragons    9,047

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Hope the surgery goes smoothly and you have a speedy recovery!

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Frustr8    7,886

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Calmly In
Smoothly out
This Is KatBad's Day of Days
Without a Doubt!
We are all out here smiling
And waving Hello
So climb on your Burney
And off you go!
Happy thoughts Honey! Update us when you are done, we will want cheer📣with you!

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Chrisb428    626

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Good luck today and i hope you recover quickly!

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Creekimp13    5,840

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Congrats and best wishes! Sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk:) Keep us posted on the other side.

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Chrisb428    626

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@Creekimp13 I just noticed, it's only been 6 mos and U are only a few lbs from goal, congrats!

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J San    1,071

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Congrats!!! Wishing you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

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Trixie82    73

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It may be a bit rough for the first few hours but after that it gets better really fast. Wishing you the best!

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Katbad    30

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Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I’m doing really well. The surgery was complicated. The surgeon discovered a massive hiatal hernia grown all around my lapband. Also the lapband was growing into my diaphragm. It took 3-1/2 hours just to remove the band and hernia then another 1-1/2 to do the sleeve.

However my recovery is going great. I was able to come home the day after so got some decent sleep. My only real pain right now is in my neck - probably was cranked back so long with a tube in it. Otherwise doing well.

Sip sip sip!

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Orchids&Dragons    9,047

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Glad your surgery is over! Thank heavens you didn't know about all those complications ahead of time. You would have been worried stiff! Hope you have a smooth recovery!

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Good luck

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C.marie    0

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Wow that’s a lot !!! I am so happy it went well no complications!!!! Heal up !!!! And take it easy

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

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        Thank you ❤️

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