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Hey all!

im bubz! im 24,F and from perth, australia.

i was banded on 15/11/08 so im 3 days post op.

I cant wait to get to know everyone and start chatting and making new friends! i dont really know anyone personally that has had a lap band done so im still learning and trying to figure out if what im feeling etc is normal!!

talk soon

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Hi Bubz! Welcome to LBT, we are glad you found us and decided to join.

Three days post-op, how are you feeling thus far?

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Welcome bubz!

You'll have some downtime right now to browse the forums, good time to look at what to expect with fills and plateaus, etc.

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Hey there,

thanks for the welcome!

i think im feeling ok lol. still a bit tender but its getting better. i can walk around with a lot more ease now and im not hunched over lol.

i keep getting this odd feeling tho that im going to throw up but i dont. it doesnt burn or anything but i can feel it up thru my chest n throat but then it stops! hmm anyone else have this?

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What you are feeling is pretty normal. Many banders are surprised to learn how high up on the anatomy the band is - so you do feel it in your chest.

Congratulations on your surgery. I am thrilled with my band. Best thing I have ever done for myself.

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Hi there bubz i am also from oz im from nsw about 1 hour from sydney i got banded in april and it was the best thing that ive ever done use this site as much as you can cause i only found it a couple of months ago everyone is so friendlyand helpful ive learnt heaps since ive been on here

if you want to chat im here if you want to pm me thats cool

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Hello bubz!

Congrats on the LB surgery! I will be going in in a few weeks myself, so I will keep in touch. It would be great to hear of your progress.

Cheryl in NM USA

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tazziecat

thanks for the welcome. yeh i have only been here a few days and i have learnt heaps to.

how is your weight loss going? are you happy with the band?

CSBinABQ

thansk for the welcome i would be more then happy to keep in touch. feel free to pm me if you want or have any questions.

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