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i am going to have my bandig on mon.april 7 don't know what

to really expect and im a little nervous,any words of wisdom

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Hi I am a long time reader but, have not contributed yet. So this is my first entry. I have been banded for about 6 months and have gone through alot of changes good and bad. Living in the state of Minnesota I am waiting for spring.

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Hi Cj, I was just banded 3 days ago and feel great. It is very odd to eat like 800 calories and not be hungry. when i went in I told the surgeon "my stomach has been in charge for 42 years now it's my turn" I was so nervous wondering if i was doing the right thing and then thought" i have never managed to lose weight and keep it off" and even if i did there is only like 5% chance of not gaining it back. so i decided to improve my odds. It wasnt that bad the worst part is when you first wake up. I felt sick to my stomach and had very bad right shoulder pain. i was hooked up to a morphone pump and then life was good. haha. I am walking around doing housework 3 days post op and other than feeling kind of week and my tummy itching like crazy i feel great. I keep telling myself that this is what i wanted for so long. I cooked supper last night for my dh and it was very hard not to pop something into my mouth but i went in the livingroom and drank my milk shake. Take it one day at a time. Its doo able.

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i am going to have my bandig on mon.april 7 don't know what

to really expect and im a little nervous,any words of wisdom

Hi CJ44. Congrats on making the decision to get healthy. It's the first step in becoming a new person. Don't worry, you are normal for being nervous & scared. I think every single one of us felt the same way before surgery. I know I sure did. It's all going to be o.k., and you'll do great. You've come to the right place for support & encouragement. I was banded in 10/07 & I've lost 36 lbs so far. I'm very pleased with my decision to have the band, and wouldn't change a thing. Just hang in there, listen to your Dr. & do exactly what he/she says. In a couple of weeks after your recovery you'll wonder what you were so nervous about. Good luck & remember you've got all of our support.

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