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Hi All Stars - I was Banded at 11:30am and sent home at 5:30pm yesterday. My first hour of post op I was very groggy, they gave me morphine. Then they moved me into my room where I conected with my wife. I had the option to sit in a chair or the bed, so I chose the chair. The nurse said to start walking asap. Within 20 minutes I stood up and started walking, I took baby steps but felt pretty good.

I tolerated the Clear liquids well- 1 oz per 15 minutes, little sips... I was able to pee and took a peek at my incisions...not so bad... they came in with broth, tea and Jello, not jelly...:) all went down ok but mini-sips. Most of the pain are in the incisions area and my stomach feels very tight. No gas yet, happy wife...

I was given the option to stay the night but chose to come home. I get up slowly every 2 hours to walk around the house inside, and take percoset for pain every 4 hours.

I am very optimistic... and happy I got the band. I look forward to this journey with my band buddies....:biggrin2:

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Congratulations on getting your band Gary. I'm glad to hear everything went smoothly for you and you are doing well.

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Congratulations Gary! I am glad to hear that you have had a good start. For me, two days post op, the pain has subsided considerably since yesterday and I just got back from an hour walk in the park near my house. I took it slow and easy but managed an hour. Good luck and God speed!!!!

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Congratulations Gary! After my band they had me walk from the recovery room to my room. I thought it was very strange but ok. They do try to get you moving quickly!

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