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I just got home from the hospital after surgery yesterday. It could have been done as an outpatient procedure, but my surgeon errs on the side of caution.

I've been walking around a lot, and I'm more sore than anything else. I don't have any actual pain, but I did accept something last night to help me go to sleep (I really can't sleep in strange beds!). I feel surprisingly good for the day after surgery.

I have the realize band implanted with 1cc of saline, but I won't get my first fill until mid-May which, at this particular moment, is so frustrating. I feel like I've done well on the pre-op diet and I've used a lot of willpower to stick to the plan, but I'm ready for some kind of help since I'm running out of willpower. I still have to go in for a 6 week appointment, but he doesn't want to adjust it until 3 months out. :ohmy:

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hope you are during good i was not hungry during my two weeks post-op i lost 19lbs. had my first fill feburary 9th. had gained back 3lbs.surgery january 13th. wishing you the best on your new journey in life.

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Congratulations! Wow! Why do you think your doctor is waiting so long to give you a fill? Could it be that he just wants to be really sure your body won't reject the band?

Glad you're feeling good, and walking. I am too.

Debbie

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      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

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      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
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        Congratulations!!🎉

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