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Hey everyone.. just wanted to do a quickupdate... im home and the surgery went well.

I am still having a hard time finding a good sleeping position.. ive tried a body pillow .. etc..

Also stil in pain.. but i just keep trying to think of the future..

also the gas has my looking like a hot air balloon. and i havent burped yet.. how will that feel? a little scared of that.

I am thankful it went well, and that Im home safe..

thank you every for your support.

Shae

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Welcome home Shae

Hopefully the gas will pass with movement I would start walking around your house just to get everything moving. Pain should subside in a few days

I had to sleep propped up with pillows after a couple of months I could sleep on my tummy with no problem but I have heard those body pillow are wonderful.

Just take it easy and welcome to the other side.

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Congratulations! Mary's right -- walking will help the gas go away (I won't say pass). The first couple of days are the roughest. I didn't have any trouble with burping; it just felt normal. Pamper yourself this week! Try a heating pad on your belly, and give yourself one huge pat on the back for taking this giant step.

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Welcome to bandland! Burps don't hurt! Glad to hear you are doing good. When you get past this week, you'll be fine. Remember to take lots of sips, and do some walking!

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Congratulations on getting banded.

Leatha is it normal for my port to be kind of painful, I had my surgery 11-5-04 and two months into this now all of a sudden my port hurts, I am having trouble getting comfortable at night and can't lay on my stomache at all. Maybe its that I have been eating like a pig, I have been so bad and I have only worked out once this week, I don't know why I can't get back in the correct mindset. What's wrong with me.. I was doing so good, why am I slipping back to my old habits.. Well just wanted to let someone know how bad I've been so that you can give me a good talking and I can be good again. Tks.

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This is the beginning of a great new life. There are some good before and afters pic's on here today. They are so encouraging. After you make it through the first 6 weeks. Finding your good fill point is very imporant. A good fill makes all the difference.

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Hi!

I was banded on Monday. I too had bad gas pains but was able to burp from the beginning. It does go away and when I drink something now I always burp after.

My pain is moderate at this point and I was out and about today for a couple of hours. Still trying to figure the drinking out - afraid to drink too much because I don't want to vomit and afraid I am not drinking enough.

I have been nauseous a little bit here and there.

Lauren

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Shae! Wow, I've been watching and waiting, and here you are on the other side. Trust me, I felt lousy, and if I can get better, anyone can! I didn't have any Band related pain though (except in my back and shoulders.) Sip warm tea with honey, Water all day, walk as often as possible. None of these things helped me, but they work for most people. Just relax and let that heating pad sink in. Or have someone put one of those huge heat pads on your lower back.

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Congratulations, Shae! I know you're going to be a very successful bandster just by the way that you've prepared for this. Every day will get better. If you're unable to drink a lot right now, just take little sips here and there as often as you can. They'll add up and keep you from getting dehydrated.

Estela, try to eat like a Bandster, Protein first, then veggies, and if room left over, carbs. Keep drinking that Water (except w/meals and 1 hour afterwards.) Your aches and pains will get better.

Lauren, sip, sip, sip continuously. It doesn't matter if you chug or sip, it all adds up if you do it often enough. You're not worrying about calories right now, just getting enough fluids in. Hope you're soon feeling better.

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oh thank you everyone.. im feeling a little better this evening.. not really looking forward to tonight trying to sleep but you right.. it will get better day after day.

i have family here helping me out.. and all they are doing is cooking some good ass food.. i want to have what there having but i know i cant.. and i wont.. but what temptation~!

I am also missing the sensation of chewing... maybe ill get some suger free gum.

Thanks everyone for your support.. im sure ill be back asking questions..

oh.. wait. i have one already

ive been coughing. and it feels like my whole stomach is comign apart.. this is bad for the band right.. similar to vomiting? i try not too...

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