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Oh my gosh - I am banded! I was in-patient at St. Jowith Dr. Swatz and every thing went smashingly well. I did spike a fever oaf 102.5 the same night, so I was given IV antibiotics. I walked my heart out at the hospital, but when I got home, I felt like garbage and did nothing but sleep. Now I feel - great - though I am sleeping in the recliner.

My pre diet failed miserably and my stress level went from "yeah - summer vacation" to "I have to move to North Carolina". My husband was just sent to Fort Bragg, so I have sell my house, ship out my dogs and horses, and pack everything up. I'm thinking I'll be a "single mom" for about 9 months so that I can keep my teaching job and get my fills, etc.

My liquid diet is going okay. The nutritionist said the liquid didn't have to be clear, so I tried having a Protein shake (not good - caused me a lot of pain), Propel, Vitamin Water, and sugar free pudding. Tonight (three days out) I had about a 1/4 cup potatoe Soup. Wow - felt like the real stuff even though it's just Imagine Organics.

I weighed myslef today, and I am down about 5 pounds! But - I'm thinking that it's Water weight because....I also started my period in the hospital. :)

I weighed in at 277. I am so excited to be on the loosing end now. I've been struggling with high blood pressure, asthma, joint pain, and sinus abcesses for a very long time. I really like my doctor. I did a ventral hernia repair on me several years ago (that was pure hell) and I thought he did a good job.

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Grats on being banded!! It sounds like your life is changing quickly right now, just try and stay focused on eating healthy. You'll do fine!

5lbs is 5lbs, Water or not. You should be proud of your success!!! WTG!!

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