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Tomorrow I go in to be banded. I first called the doctor in September, so it's been a long process. I'm so ready. :leaving:

I met with the doctor and had the pre-op tests last Tuesday. He said I only needed to be on Clear liquids today and then for 3 days post-op. Then full liquids. It's funny how each doctor has his or her own way of doing things.

The doctor said that I have to spend two nights in the hospital because it's a hospital rule. I don't mind one night, but two seems kind of excessive to me. Oh well, I'll just go with the flow.

I'll let you know how it went when I get home Wednesday.

Helen

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From one Grandma to another.. I will be holding your hand as I will be having the surgery also tomorrow ..

Will be so glad to have this over and behind us..

You take care and God speed .We are on a new journey ..

Keep me posted .

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Apples my surgery date is also on June 17th. Hopefully we can chat back and forth as our day becomes closer and share some thoughts. Kerry

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:thumbup:How excited you must be tonight. Tomorrow is your big day. I do not have a date yet, but am hoping for June. I will be thinking of you all day. :leaving:

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HORRAY!!! I bet y'all are excited!!! Two nights might be a little much, but hindsight being 20/20, I sure would have loved that extra day in the fancy hospital bed to get in and out of rather than the recliner or bed at home. LOL

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Good luck tomorrow! Let us know how you are feeling as soon as you are up to it. Take advantage of the time in the hospital to get well rested before going home.

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Apples my surgery date is also on June 17th. Hopefully we can chat back and forth as our day becomes closer and share some thoughts. Kerry

Would love to, Kerry. I am very emotional this week about taking this step. I have taken a lot of time to prepare and feel as if I am ready. All these emotions are bound to happen. I am sure that all this will even out. I wish you luck and stay in touch!:wink_smile:

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I see you have a APPLE I con. Ialso am a iMac girl!

Actually, it was the only apple I could find. It represents my physique...I am apple shaped!:wink_smile:

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Well "apple" shape isn't too bad! What about faat from "head to toe"?

Because my husband knows more about farming than I am about to explaine to him what it is you do.

Always..... please excuse my spelling errors

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Good luck to you! I just was banded last Friday and I really would have appreciated another night in the hospital. My first night there, with a trapeze above the bed, was a lot more pleasant than my second night at a hotel, where I had to be so careful getting in and out of bed. Enjoy it!

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