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Well, after 20 minutes of poking, my doc finally gave me my first fill under fluoro.  I told him I was distressed to have the biggest band because I was afraid it would take to long to get restriction.  He said he wasn't sure I had a 10cc band since my file was at his office.  He said he could tell by how much he could fill it up with saline.  He said i had a 5cc band but WTF....Inamed does not make a 5cc band.  Was he lying or trying to psych me out by telling me i had a smaller band?  The lidocaine was the worst part of the fill...it stings.  Afterwards I feel pretty good.  No problem gulping still.  I drank a lot of water after a workout.  We'll have to see how it goes.  He said if in 2 weeks, i was not restricted to call him. 

Gas seems to be bad today.  Trapped gas, that is.  I was so proud of my seemingly smooth transition into band land.  Now this!  I've been walking and sipping and doing all the right things but ARGH!!!  this is not fun what I'm feeling!  I'll try walking some more.  More later.

I went to the hospital at 7am yesterday, in surgery by 9 am, and home by 4:30pm.  My experience was absolutely wonderful!  the only glitch was 2 dry heaves coming out of the anesthesia.  Other than that...minimal pain, minimal gas, and wonderful attention.

I hope I'm not jumping ahead too quickly.  I hope I'm not speaking to soon.  The ride home was fine thanks to my pillow.  I walked around the house over and over again.  I took a couple of minor snoozies, drank my Isopure and pain pills.  Slept comfortably propped up a bit.  When will the other shoe drop?  I'm praying that it won't.  

This board, the information and the support has made all the difference in the world.  More later...

April Fool's Day.  Day before my surgery.  I'm scared, nervous and honestly, a little bitchy.  Clear liquids for four days will do that to anyone, i think.  It truly feels like tomorrow will never get here.  i'm nervous about being outpatient.  Most everyone that posts here had an overnight stay.  I keep wishing I would.  

I worry that if I am struggling with a 4 day liquid diet, how will i manage the next two weeks?  so many hopes and so many doubts.