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Just another high five to all you May Banders coming up...best wishes and I know you will be so happy that you did it....I am!!! Becky

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Good for you...keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. I had mine on Monday and it went perfectly. A little pain at the port site on the left but not horrible. They give you pain meds that help all that. Everyone told me to start walking right away to prevent gas pains and that really worked.....no gass pains.......Yippy I am so glad I did it and want to support any one out there waiting..I am here for you. Becky

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I'm scheduled for the 26th and I'm so excited. People around me keep asking if I am nervous but I think this is a great new step in the right direction. :biggrin2:

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Hi Sphynxmomma, My surgery is also set for May 29th. CONGRATS!!! It is so exciting!! Sorry about the weight loss but hang in there. I have been on the pre-op diet for 4 days and i am down 7 pounds. Was a little scared at first but now i know i am making the right decision. Good Luck :biggrin:

Steph

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Best wishes to all you up coming banders........it is pretty exciting and so worth it. I am 5 days post op and doing well. Looking forward to my new lifestyle of health and vitality. I'll be thinking of you!! Becky

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Good for you...keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. I had mine on Monday and it went perfectly. A little pain at the port site on the left but not horrible. They give you pain meds that help all that. Everyone told me to start walking right away to prevent gas pains and that really worked.....no gass pains.......Yippy I am so glad I did it and want to support any one out there waiting..I am here for you. Becky

How much walking did you do. I am trying to plan this out in my head. I am scheduled for Monday. I would appreciate any prayers. I am afraid of things that are out of my control like anesthesia and flying. - Paula

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As soon as I got to my room and started waking up a little more, I had my sister help me out of bed and then walk with me around the med surg floor. I was a little dizzy so good to have someone with you. First stand at your bedside and get your bearings. I just tried to do this about every 1-2 hours. It is easier to move when you have some pain medication on board. As for the anesthesiologist,

you will have a change to talk to him/her about your concerns before you go into surgery. Mine asked me if I wanted a little relaxation medication and I said yes. Nothing like a little chemical courage. I really don't remember anything after that. The next thing I knew I was waking up in the recovery room. Say a little prayer before you go to sleep the night before and leave it with God. You will be fine. Look at it as a new adventure in your new life. I will say one for you too on Sunday evening. Best wishes and keep in touch.

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Good luck to all of you and congrats to everyone who's been banded!!

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efan82...my prayers are with you!

Thanks Beckn for the update and info....I plan to walk walk walk and say yes to the Verset (liquid courage!) I had it both times I had surgery...I said some funny things but at least I was happy going under.

They say the way you go "out" or the last thing you think of is what you awake remembering...So

THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS ALL OF YOU AS YOU GO INTO OR!!!!

My day is soon coming......WOWOOO

Happy times to all those this week!!!! YEA!!!!

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ChefSteph!!! I'm being banded on the 29th too!!!!!!!!! I start my pre-op diet tondat!!!! I'm so nervous, but I'm so excited too!!!! Good luck and keep in touch! Good luck everyone else who is waiting to be banded and congrats to everyone who has!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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