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I am 7 days post-op and hoping to be encouragement for those of you waiting to have surgery or just a couple of days post-op. I feel great, no soreness from the incisions and all the gas pain is gone. I did get tired rather quickly while getting ready for my Drs. appt. It was the extra time and strength to blow dry my hair and style it and apply make-up. Haven't done that for 8 days. I am 12lbs down from the morning of surgery, which is 23lbs down total since starting the liquid diet. My first few days were ROUGH but now I know it was so worth it!Good luck to all and I wish you much success!!:biggrin:

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It sounds like you are doing great!:frown:

Thanx for the words of encouragement!:eek:

Why were your first few days a little rough? Just curious!:frown:

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Congratulations, jst4kel

I had my surgery on the 25th. I too, am feeling great. Saturday and Sunday were very rough for me and I thought "what the hell have I done to myself". I am feeling better and I believe I made the right decision. I am down 12 lbs. since surgery.

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How soon were you back to work? I am so worried about my time because I unexpectedly had my gall bladder taken out on Jan 6 and only have 37 hours left. I am hoping that four days out will be enough. With my g/b surgery I went back on the 14th, a lot sore, but I made it. I am hoping that the lap band isn't as bad as having an organ removed. :frown:

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I had surgery on Friday, January 25th, and was off Monday and Tuesday of the next week. I went back on Wednesday, I do have a desk job though. I thought it would be hard and I would be exausted and I did fine. Good Luck to you!

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Thanks for the real words. I have been scared how I will feel afterwards since I have only had one surgery in my life and I felt like a mac truck hit me. All my paperwork is done just waiting on insurance. I think this is the worst part.

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