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Hi! I was banded on 4/13 as well I'm very happy to run across someone who knows what I am going through! I also stayed very red around those strips as well, and I believe they are right...it's just an allergic reaction. If it is just red around the edges I wouldn't be overly concerned. Hope things are going well so far!

My surgery was 4/13......It sounds like we are all in the same "boat" Nice to know I am NOT alone! When I started to "think" about lap band, I was 241 pounds. (and I am only 5'2) The day of surgery I weighed in at 219. That was encouraging.....I actually remember thinking "maybe this will not be as bad as I thought". First week has been tougher than I thought but it is getting easier with each passing day. I felt like I was totally aware of this new thing inside me, and I wondered if I would always feel it was there, or if soon I would forget and not even notice it. I felt "buyers remorse"...wondering had I totally lost my mind? Depriving myself of all the things I loved like BREAD and RICE and Pasta? and I felt HUNGRY! A friend (who is also banded) reminded me to drink! remember protein! Best advice ever was being told that an "unflavored" Protein existed and I could add it to tea, coffee, Water, soup, yogurt etc...... I tried it and surprisingly I felt less hungry. Another issue I had was also getting that "turkey day over eating stuffed feeling" After the second day I finally figured out where I was going wrong! I learned to STOP as soon as I felt full and not to push myself. I felt sore up until about the 3rd day. It eased off, until today I was picking up something from the floor and I couldn't tell you what happened but it left me with a pain right where my big incision is. My fear??? Somehow the band slipped? Other than now feeling sore again, I haven't noticed any changes....so I will wait to bring it up at my followup Dr appt. (unless things get worse?) When they say "take it easy....rest....etc....." I strongly encourage it! I haven't felt sick at all, and I havent vomitted at all.....wondering if that comes after the fill? for me...so far so good......It's a learning process, but like I said every day I feel more comfortable with my new friend and my decision. Oh.....and I haven't weighed yet waiting for the Dr appt. for an "official" weigh in. Love to hear other experiences! I could use a few "online pals" to travel with me in this new journey! I have a few great recipes I could share for those in the liquid phase, it's added some variety and helped me over the hump

Hi! I have a date set for April 13th. I'm trying to work my way through this whole pre-op diet! Any tips appreciated!