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:D I am doing fine. My gallbladder is out and my lap band is in. No pain, only some discomfort. Can do all for myself and only need my DH to pick things off the floor that I drop - lol. I now believe all who said it wasn't that bad. Of course, being from Missouri, I had to see it to believe it :eek:. No gas pains as yet, hope they stay away. I went in at 11am and was on my way home around 2:30pm. They had me in a chair as soon as I reached my room and walking soon after to the bathroom. Those not banded yet, really listen to this from all the others. The nurse kept emphasizing it and I truly think this is one reason I have not had a problem with the gas yet. Okay, medication is kicking in and I must move to my recliner. Till later...

Thanks for all the concern, prayers and well wishes. They were very appreciated.

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Great to hear from you, and I am very glad you are doing so well! I hope I do as well as you, tomorrow! :thumbup:

Hugs,

Orea

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Hi everyone got booted from August Allstars to July Butterflies, Since they moved my surgery to July 31st.. Scared to death but excited too:scared2::thumbup:

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Orea - Good luck tomorrow! I'm eight days banded and so far feeling great. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

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welcome Jillbeme, Glad to have you with us, and only 2 days to go Yea! :thumbup:

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Thank you SO MUCH! These are great ideas! I was just about to ask how I can get some Protein in there :thumbup: Thanks so much!

Hi PDX, it looks like you were banded just 2 days before me and you and I have similar amounts to lose BUT I notice you've lost 2x as much as I have. I haven't lost any in the 2nd week since surgery. Are you having consistent weight loss and were you on liquids for long? I was on liquids for 24 hours then soft foods. I have very little restriction.

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Welcome Jillbeme! We are happy to have you on this thread. I am just 2 days post op and like you I went between being very nervous and excited. Wishing you a good surgery and speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

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Thanks for the great welcome... Nerves are in the throat funny how one day opened up the bottle of nerves

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I surely will! I can't wait! LOL

I'm so excited for you!

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Hi everyone got booted from August Allstars to July Butterflies, Since they moved my surgery to July 31st.. Scared to death but excited too:scared2::thumbup:

Hey Jill, I go in on the 31st for my surgery as well at 10:30 we are bandister Twins! I hope everything goes great for you as well! I am with you on the excited and nervous. I can't decided which I am more of lol.

Good Luck!

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Hey Jill, I go in on the 31st for my surgery as well at 10:30 we are bandister Twins! I hope everything goes great for you as well! I am with you on the excited and nervous. I can't decided which I am more of lol.

Good Luck!

Thats great same time ... and date.... lets add each other as friends and stay in touch... I wish you much success

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Orea - Good luck tomorrow! I'm eight days banded and so far feeling great. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Yeah Orea good luck everything will be fine. Please email us when you get a chance to let us know how you are doing. All of us Butterflies are here for you.

And to anyone else have surgery the rest of the week good luck to you all.:wink2::)

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