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Ta-da! I am now a proud member of the Banded Gentry. Everything went really well yesterday. I stayed an extra night because of my asthma, but everything went just super.

If anyone has the chance, I highly recomend the facility I used in Kirkland WA. Had a very interesting chat with my surgeon, because I have no support group in the land of my exile. He said that more and more RnY patients are needed the band in addition to their replumming. He also said to not bother with the support groups for that style, that it wouldn't be worth my time.

oh, and they all thought my idea that I do all those crunches was a good idea...

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Yippee! So glad you are back and fine!!! I wondered if your asthma was keeping you...I am very relieved to see you here! Congratulation!!!!

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YEAH!! She is back and banded. HOORAY!! Ok so fill us in. Of course when you feel up to it. How about now? No? OK NOW? OK OK!!

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Thank Goodness all is well- I am very happy to hear you are home & doing well. So what was it like for you?? Any troubles or all smooth sailing?

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I spent the entire day Sunday on valium, which helped. What didn't help was cracking my crown (tooth) in half eating popcorn... I still need to get it fixed, but since I'm not eating anything... well, nothing to get stuck....

I've been on lots of narcotics for the pain, because it does get what's the euphimisim??? oh yes, "discomfort..." Actually, much easier and better than when I had my gall bladder out. I'm actually only taking about 1/2 the pain killers as prescribed.

I've been doing some nice walking, and went shopping at trader joes this afternoon for some broth and teas.

So far, just a little gas, but no gas pains. tummy itches, but I suppose that is to be expeted. sleeping a lot, listening to music a lot, and drawing a little bit.

The hospital we use is really terrific! I've seen more than my fair share of hospitals lately because of my asthma too... The room had an extra bed built in, so family could have stayed with me if they wanted. And my DH brought in several of my boy-ohs in for a nice visit.

I have the #10 band from Inamed, the same as my DH. It was pretty funny, the patient coordinator didn't realized that my DH was MY DH until the next morning. She kept missing him...

My port is just to above and to the right of my belly button. He said they have less trouble finding the port there, and there is less trouble with flipping and such. Apperently the South American dr.s like to place it at the rib line and the EU dr.s like to place it on the sternum. The sternum would be a TERRIBLE place, as far as I'm concerned!

Again, I cannot thank all y'all enough for your kindness on this board!

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YEAH!!!!!! Your back and BANDED!!!!! It is great to see that you are doing good! woohoo!!! Take Care

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Congrats and welcome back! I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Take it easy for a while and welcome to band nation!

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Good, Good, Good Vinesqueen!!! Glad you got it over with. Yes, I also read in WLS magazine that people with by-pass surgery are now getting bands as they are gaining the weight back and the band takes it off again and keeps it off (interesting).

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Vinesqueen,

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have not yet received my band, but I am working on it VERY hard! I went for my first series of tests yesterday! YIPPEE... Your experience is showing me that the recovery wont be as bad as I thought....I know everyones experience is diffrent and everyone handles pain diffrently, but you sound like your in good shape!! Congrats on your band! I will be joining you all soon!!

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Welcome home!!! It's so nice to hear that things went so well for you.. Shopping already, my hats off to ya!!! Good luck, and enjoy your new buddy...

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