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Elyssa, I'm feeling better day by day, the inscion site is still terribly painful and It feels like someone beat the heck out of my abdomin. I get my staples out tomorrow and I think he is going to tell me I can eat mushies:). I'm not very hungry during the day but at night I start to get cravings, but thats Ok, cause I can't get down more than 2-3 oz at a time. I am only getting down like 500 cals a day, because I get so full so quick, which is awsome but I'm worried about not getting enough nutients. I totaly agree it's nice to know someone else is going through the open surgery blues.

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I'm scheduled for surgery on 3/11. I've had a hysterectomy and colon surgery and my doctor told me he might have to open me up if there is too much scar tissue. I sure hope he doesn't have to do it but even if he does it can't be any worse than the other two and it'll be worth it to get rid of this horrible weight I carry around.

Good luck to you and hang in there.

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I do think it is worth it! May not feel like it at first but now I totally am glad. Good luck with your surgury in a few weeks Teri. Let us know how it goes!

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Hi everyone I'm doing much better now that I'm mushy foods. It taste so good, but now I worry that I'm eating to much. I don't get my first fill until March 26st.

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Sorry your surgery didn't go as planned, but hang in there. I was banded on the 13th too. Your feelings are normal. Sometimes I get to the point and I say, I wish I would feel normal again. My port discomfort is finally going away. Just know that it takes time to heal. You will be fine, keep those positive feelings and recovery will seem much better.

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