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I am officially a bandster! I checked-in at the hospital at 6 a.m. today and had the procedure at 7:30 a.m. I woke up in Recovery around 9 a.m. and felt incredibly good. None of the horrific gas pains that I've heard about and no nausea. I still haven't had either, 7 hours out! The incisions aren't even that sore. I was able to check-out and head home around 9 a.m. PTL!

I've been up walking every hour (almost) and just hope that this post will comfort someone who is scheduled for surgery soon. I read a lot of horror regarding post-op pain, but there are MANY of us who have experiences such as mine!!! It is going to be soooo worth it.

GOOD LUCK!

Carly

P.S. Do Not Worry! (Phil. 4:6)

Dr. Terry Simpson

Phoenix, Arizona

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I am officially a bandster! I checked-in at the hospital at 6 a.m. today and had the procedure at 7:30 a.m. I woke up in Recovery around 9 a.m. and felt incredibly good. None of the horrific gas pains that I've heard about and no nausea. I still haven't had either, 7 hours out! The incisions aren't even that sore. I was able to check-out and head home around 9 a.m. PTL!

I've been up walking every hour (almost) and just hope that this post will comfort someone who is scheduled for surgery soon. I read a lot of horror regarding post-op pain, but there are MANY of us who have experiences such as mine!!! It is going to be soooo worth it.

GOOD LUCK!

Carly

P.S. Do Not Worry! (Phil. 4:6)

Dr. Terry Simpson

Phoenix, Arizona

Way to go! :thumbup:

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Way to go, Carly!! I'm scheduled for Sept. 4th and your post is very reassuring to me. Wishing you continued good luck and success in your recovery and beyond.

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Congratulations!!!! I am scheduled for my surgery on September 12th and today was day 8 of my 3 week pre-op diet. Thank you for the post - I am so excited and staying positive and you helped. I hope things continue to go well for you and you have a speedy uneventful recovery. Keep us posted. (ps - thin within - I love the Atkins Advantage shakes.)

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I also have my surgery date for the 18th of September. Start my slim fast diet/ lean cusine diet on Sept. 4th. I am a bit worried about that, I sit at a desk & like to munch throughout the day. Any suggestions to help. I plan on drinking alot of k2o. Did anyone much on things like cucumbers & tomatoes to help???

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Good for you! I recovered from my 1st surgery really fast too. I never had bad pain and just used tylenol a time or two. I'm glad to hear it will probably be that way again once the band is actually placed! (FRIDAY YAY)

Thanks for sharing!

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