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Hello,

I would like to find a buddy to help me through this journey I am about to begin!

I am 41 and live in St. Louis.

I am hoping to lose around 70-80 lbs.

Very excited but very nervous too!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Hello

I was banded on April 28 and I am 41 too. It has been a long week for me. I am finally starting to feel like moving around today. Just called doctor and got on Pepcid - I feel so much better. Should be an interesting ride....:unsure:

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Hello

I was banded on April 28 and I am 41 too. It has been a long week for me. I am finally starting to feel like moving around today. Just called doctor and got on Pepcid - I feel so much better. Should be an interesting ride....:unsure:

Hi Eirruc,

How were you feeling after surgery? I have had many weird symptoms since surgery. Started with increased heart rate/palpitations evening of surgery. Day after surgery noticed vision problems, I can't focus close up and I have had no vision problems in the past...I don't wear glasses/contacts. Same day also noticed an itchy red rash all over my torso. Seems to be where they cleaned my skin or had tape on me. I went back to work today (I work from a home office so it's just sitting in front of my computer) and started feeling really funny: nausea, increased heart rate, tingling from head to toe...thought I was going to pass out. Called my husband and made him come back home so I don't have to be alone. Since surgery I have been soooo hungry. My stomach is constantly growling. Was given approval to suck on oyster crackers today. I haven't seen much posted about negative side effects from surgery. The good news is, other than all of the above, I haven't had much pain at all and minimal gas pains. Have you had any symptoms that I have described?

Glad to hear this week is starting off better for you!

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Wow - sorry to hear that is has been a rocky road the past few days for you. I hope the increased heart rate, and tingling went away. That is scary especially when you are home alone.

I have to say, I have not been hungry at all. I actually do not want to think of food. Dr gave me a liquid diet or Protein drinks, yogurt, creamy Soup and cottage cheese. I told him today that I could not even gag down the Protein Drink. He said stick to the other items. I just feel soooo exhausted. The most I have eaten in a day this week is 3 oz of yogurt, maybe 3 oz of cottage cheese and 4oz of Soup, at the most. I don't want anymore either. I have no energy at all. Not good! I have to go back to work tomorrow and have 2 little kids.

Good luck - hope you are feeling a little stronger too.

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