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Hi everyone,

Was banded yesterday, Tuesday, June the 9th.

I must say I was in some pain yesterday. Mostly from the gas that settled in my lower neck and across my shoulders and the site where the port is, is tender. I am going to try to post a picture of me from this morning. I was going to get a pre-op picture but forgot. So we will start from day 1 post op. Since January 21st., 2009 I have lost 16 pounds!! I know that is not a whole bunch but I am looking at them as 16 pounds that I will not gain back!!!!

Thank you all for this GREAT support group!!!

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Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you!!

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I was banded yesterday June 10th and feel the same way. It will be interesting to watch our progess. I am sore but still went for a short walk today will do a longer one tomorrow. Good luck bandster buddy!

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We can be band sisters, I was also banded on the 9th. I did get a pic in front of the hospital on the way in, and every month when I go back for my appts I will take another. As that is when I will get on the scale also, since I do not own one.

Didn't have many gas problems yet, some slight pain in left shoulder, I am releasing gas without a problem. Haven't even taken a gasex strip yet.

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I am so happy for u!! I still have the gas pains and am hoping when I get up tomorrow morning they will be gone. Other then that and the soreness at the port site I feel fine. Tired, yes but otherwise good!!

CONGRATS!!

I posted a pic on the day after banding. I will post more as a noticable change occurs!!!

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Congrats ladies! I was banded on the 10th too! I can't wait to see your progress!

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Congratulations ladies!

I was also banded on the 9th, I was feeling fine after surgery, but the next day I had a lot of abdominal gas pain. That has eased up a bit, thank goodness!

Looking forward to sharing our progress :confused:

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