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Hi Snakewando, I am also getting banded on the 4th. Ugh! I'm really excited and scared. I can't believe it is getting this close. I spent so long planning and talking about it, now the actual procedure is coming!

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I was banded on the 4th, and am feeling great,how are you guys doing? I am finally into mushies and they taste wonderful. I am so glad I had this done, I just wished it would of been done sooner, but better late then never , plus the numbers that I saw gaining weight look better loosing weight.

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Hi Mnfarmgal - I'm doing great too! I'm so jealous that you get to have mushies. I'm not allowed any until Wed the 18th. I'm craving tuna salad!!! How are your incisions? Last night was the first night I slept on my stomach.

I'm so glad I did this too. I can't wait to weigh on the Dr's scale!! Happy Valentine's day!

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Sunnycoconut for lunch today I had a craving for egg salad so that is what I'm havin. Isn't it weird how all Drs. are different in how and what you can eat? I have 1 incision that's giving me a little grief but my dog jumped on it last night and caught his nail I finally slept on my stomache for the 1st time last night, other wise my side for about a week. Where did you have your surgery done? Mine was in Denver with Dr. Kirshenbaum. It just seems like you plan this for so looooong and then boom it's done and over with, and you feel great! Can't wait for summeR!!!

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Hi GUys- I go in on Tuesday for my band- any last minute advice? I am encouraged that someof you guys are doing so well- i hate to ask but have you seen any loss yet? what is your plan for weighing?

I have 100 + to lose.....sigh feels very daunting.

Martyh

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Sunnycoconut for lunch today I had a craving for egg salad so that is what I'm havin. Isn't it weird how all Drs. are different in how and what you can eat? I have 1 incision that's giving me a little grief but my dog jumped on it last night and caught his nail I finally slept on my stomache for the 1st time last night, other wise my side for about a week. Where did you have your surgery done? Mine was in Denver with Dr. Kirshenbaum. It just seems like you plan this for so looooong and then boom it's done and over with, and you feel great! Can't wait for summeR!!!

Oh my God, I can't believe your dog jumped on you! I've been worried about my cats doing that. I bet that hurt.

I had my surgery in Tampa with Dr. Murr. I had the sweetest nurses, especially in recovery.

How many incisions do you have? I expected between 3 and 6. I have 2. All the scar pictures I've seen on this website have more. I'm not complaining at all, I was just surprised.

Mmmm, egg salad... lucky. Wednesday!!!!

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I have 5 incisions , 2 that are about 1inch long the others are just where they poked everything through.

Aren't the nurses in recovery just great! The ones I had were really nice to, I gave them all a hug before I left because they were so sweet. Before you know it Wed. will be here and you'll be having your tuna salad!! We had my sisters 50th birthday party tonight at our house and I didn't even miss not having the cake and ice cream, I did have a lick of frosting though and I hate to say it but it was kinda good.

martyh don't worry to much, before you know it it's done and over with. I've lost 8lbs pre-op and 11lbs post-op I only plan on weighing myself once a week, I wanna see the scale move more than a few ounces at a time! I have about 100lbs to lose, and I told my hubby as long as I get below 199 I'll be happy, haven't weighed that since my oldest daughter was born 25 years ago. Keep us updated on how your surgery goes and good luck, before you know it your life will be getting better and thinner!!

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Hey guys, I was banded on the 4th of Feb too, in Adelaide Australia.

I started on mushy's on the 15th, and it was the BEST. I was so sick of Soup. I am getting over vitamised food though.

My biggest problem though is shoulder tip pain that just won't go away! I am about to go and get a massage to loosen up my shoulder.

I have lost 12.5kgs so far (27.5 pounds), but have stalled for the last 5 days. Hoping the weight loss starts again soon!

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