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Good Morning all,

Just wanted to say I joined the site today. I was banded on 04/21/2009 and I feel I am doing ok. Had my gall bladder removed in same surgery. I have taken no pain meds since evening of 04/22/2009. I will spend a little time learning to navigate the site and setting up my page. Looking to meet new friends to share the journey with.

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welcome dianesue....

good luck on your journey.....it is one of the best decisions i made in my life....

just follow your doctors direction and enjoy the new you!

any help you need..please ask

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Welcome Diane! Congratulations on getting the band. Good luck!

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Congratulations on your decision. I'm going to my dr on Tuesday to get scheduled for surgery. Looking forward to hearing from you on your journey to the new you.

Susan

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Hi there Diane

Welcome and congrats on your surgery. Sounds like your recovery has been fast and smooth.

I was banded on the 23rd April and am doing ok (touch wood!) too. Feeling a lot better now that I can have full fluids (milk, yoghurt, Protein drinks, smoothies, pureed Soups, etc).

There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support.

Also, you've been added to the list of April bandsters HERE.

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