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I just had my first follow-up appointment and I asked the doctor if the feeling I have now where I don't really want to eat is just a side effect of the surgery and much to my surprise and delight he said this is how it will feel once I have completed my fills. Horray! That is going to make a huge difference. He called it a "surgical fill" since my stomach is swollen inside the band right now. First fill on January 19 and I am looking forward to it. Is that strange?

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I'm new to the site, however had my surgery Dec 23, 09, and was wondering how others are feeling that had the surgery the same day (even week), also any suggestion or key tips from other that had the surgery in the beginning of Dec.

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I'm new to the site, however had my surgery Dec 23, 09, and was wondering how others are feeling that had the surgery the same day (even week), also any suggestion or key tips from other that had the surgery in the beginning of Dec.

I too was banded on december 23rd this year.. i am doing great been walking daily for thirty minutes and drinking Soups and full liquids.. pretty happy with how thing are going trying to stay hydrated not feeling hungry really and i had 3cc's put in when the lapband was placed (what the dr. does everytime i guess) and i am 11 pounds down since surgery too.. so no complaints here!!!:laugh:

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9 hours until I go to the hospital - can't hardly wait. Good Luck to all those going on the 30th. ;):thumbup:

:laugh::smile2::w00t:

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First day home from the hospital, and I am so sore! Ouch! Started sipping liquids this morning. Going to take Vitamins and meds in a few. How long does the pain last?

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First day home from the hospital, and I am so sore! Ouch! Started sipping liquids this morning. Going to take Vitamins and meds in a few. How long does the pain last?

I'm not doing too bad. Although I'd kill anyone who touched my tummy! My back is killi g me, though! I'm not use to lying about so much!

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hahaha I haven't talked to the doc to see how big it was. I kinda suspected that I had one b/c anytime that I ate anything of spice - whew! But I really think my hernia repair is causing me more pain than the band/port. Did you experience this?

Yes, I'm still having pain associated with it and it's been two weeks since my surgery. I coughed really hard the day before yesterday and then got a sharp pain in between my breast bones. I'm trying not to irritate it now. Are you still having any discomfort?

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First day home from the hospital, and I am so sore! Ouch! Started sipping liquids this morning. Going to take Vitamins and meds in a few. How long does the pain last?

Hi Lisa:

Congratulations! The pain will be gone before you know it. The first day home is the worst and I think us late thirty and forty somethings are a bit slower at recovering. Im post op 9 days and although I am pain free, I am still pretty fatigued. Hang in there the recovery is actually pretty fast!:)

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I too was banded on december 23rd this year.. i am doing great been walking daily for thirty minutes and drinking Soups and full liquids.. pretty happy with how thing are going trying to stay hydrated not feeling hungry really and i had 3cc's put in when the LAP-BAND® was placed (what the dr. does everytime i guess) and i am 11 pounds down since surgery too.. so no complaints here!!!:tongue2:

I was also banded on the 23rd, but have only lost one pound since then. I am not feeling hungry, so that is a good thing. I just started on the mushies yesterday after my appointment with the doctor. I am feeling really good one week after surgery.

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Hi Lisa:

Congratulations! The pain will be gone before you know it. The first day home is the worst and I think us late thirty and forty somethings are a bit slower at recovering. Im post op 9 days and although I am pain free, I am still pretty fatigued. Hang in there the recovery is actually pretty fast!:)

Thank you luvj0nz! I am hanging in there. I feel like I am in limbo right now. Thank goodness my Mom is here keeping my 11 year old entertained. I walked around downstairs earlier and watched TV. I am thinking about taking a nap. I slept great last night, but I am still tired. Everyone on this site is wonderful! I wish everyone a healthy journey!

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Hello all hope all is well just had to tell everyone ...My wonderful Mother (joking) for Christmas got me gift certificates to 2 resturants she still mad and against me having the surgery....I know it is the thought that counts but I think it was such a mean jesture.....Sorry I had to vent!! Smooches

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First day home from the hospital, and I am so sore! Ouch! Started sipping liquids this morning. Going to take Vitamins and meds in a few. How long does the pain last?

I got home yesterday and that is when my gas pains in the chest, shoulder and arm started. Everytime I eat the pain gets worse. I'm waiting for a big burp to get this out of me. I'm also having a hard time getting in 64 oz. of Fluid because of this, but am trying hard.

My incision pains are minimal thankfully. My nurses and myself were amazed that I only had two incisions. Yeah! I hope everyone is recovering well.

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I got home yesterday and that is when my gas pains in the chest, shoulder and arm started. Everytime I eat the pain gets worse. I'm waiting for a big burp to get this out of me. I'm also having a hard time getting in 64 oz. of Fluid because of this, but am trying hard.

My incision pains are minimal thankfully. My nurses and myself were amazed that I only had two incisions. Yeah! I hope everyone is recovering well.

It was 3-4 days after surgery before I was getting in all my fluids. I just couldn't drink that much, between sleeping, taking tiny sips, etc.

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