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Hi Folks,

I get banded by Dr. Schmitt on Tuesday.... St. Patrick's Day! I am reading over all of your posts trying to not be nervous and also, seeking practical information that will help me the day of surgery and in the days following- especially concerning pain, gas and sleeping. Please feel free to offer any advice or ideas to me that you found helpful. I want you all to know that I have been reading this site for the past year and you have helped me in many ways, but, especially in giving me the push to have the courage to get banded. Thanks so much and say a prayer for me!

Gena:thumbup:

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I just got back from Birmingham.. we stayed overnight in a hotel. Everything went great- St. Vincent's staff was wonderful and Dr. Schmitt is a fantastic surgeon! I am having some pain, which is to be expected- so I am off to take a dose of Lortab, get in my recliner and take a nap. I couldn't be happier and I'm sooooo glad I did this!

God Bless all of you that helped with encouraging words along the way-:sneaky:

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