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They told me to leave them on and they would fall off on their own in 7-10 days. I still have alot of gas pains today. I am hoping to get out if the house today and get some hydrocortizone cream and gas-ex to see if those work.

I also have some problems with the adhesive they stuck over the steri-strips. On my right side i took off the bandages yesterday and my skin has blisters on it. I have been coating it with triple antibiotic ointment. But everywhere else looks good. My strips are still on. I am working on getting all this sticky stuff on my stomach off. They used a antibiotic scrub on my skin before surgery and it is really sticky. My pain is much better today and hopefully better tomorrow. How is everyone esle feeling? I had my surgery in Minnesota.

I had my surgery on monday and have been coughing up alot of stuff too. It hurts super bad when i cough or take a deep breath. Just trying to get though this part quickly.

I lost 10 pounds on supervised 6 month diet. Then 15 on 2 week pre-op diet. I have lost 5 more since banded on june 11th, 2012. So the grand total is 30 pounds! I can not wait for them to keep coming off.

I am able to eat scrambled eggs and mash potatoes one week post-op. They said as long as tolerated. I am not a week post -op yet. I must be swollen still because i do feel restriction. I can also have cream of wheat and yogurt. You should be fine.

I am looking forward to feeling better. Not getting winded going up stairs. Taking my kids swimming and not feeling embarrassed. A longer life. More energy! There are just so many. I am on my way. I was banded on monday, june 11. Four days post-op! Yay!

That is where mine is also. I am only 4 days post-op and it does hurt to stand. It feels like it is being stretched. But i assume that it will get better. I hope!

I would think no! I would wait a month and go from there. If things are going so well i would definitely wait. Sounds like things are going great!

If you are able to go through your insurance. I got my approval from may 23 2012-may 22 2013. I had a whole year to get it done and my surgeon asked when i wanted it. Of course as soon as possible and was banded on monday june 11 2012. I am four days post -op. You should have a choice when it works best for you.

I had my surgery at noon. All is well. Home now. Not to bad of pain. I also have some shoulder pain but not to bad. I was given tylenol with codine for pain. Sipping on chicken broth and everything is going good

I will also be banded tomorrow! I have to be at the hospital at 930. They said i should expect to be there around 6 hours. Then home i go. Praying everything goes well. Good luck to you.

I am also 10 days away. I just keep thinking i have three little children that i want to be around to see graduate, get married, have grandchildren, spend the next 50 years with my husband. The reasons are endless. Not to mention i am so sick of being fat. I am so ready. It does not mean i am not nervous i just focus on the reasons why and you should too. Good luck!

What i do not get is the ones that do not have to do any diet then. Why two weeks for some and others none. How is their liver shrinking then?

I also start the liquid diet tomorrow. I am scared to start it but it is only one week for me. My band date is June 4th. I look at it as one day closer to the band. Good luck to us all.

I am schedule for the 4th. I can not wait. I had a low carb diet this week and next week full liquid diet. I have stocked up on different Protein Shakes hopefully i find one i like since it will be awhile til i am able to eat any food. Good luck to us all.

I am also getting banded on the 4th. I have a strict diet this week and next week liquids also. I have stocked up on everything and i am alittle worried about no being able to eat also. Hope it goes by fast for us both. Good luck.

Yay! That is my surgery date too! I am so excited.

Good for you!

Oh ya that is a good idea. We eat our lunch in a cafeteria that we have and the while hospital eats down there. Just trying to figure out what is best to do. I just really do not want to tell anyone til after it is done and then only the co-workers I see everyday. But I see parents everyday and we have alot of regulars that once I begin to lose weight will notice. We do have a handful of women here that are banded and some that had the gastric bypass but they all seem to be gaining weight back or had bad problems after the surgery. That is why I choose the lapband. So many great benefits to it. Good luck and keep me posted on how your doing.

Wow. 23 pounds. Sounds like things are on the right track. I only have a few weeks left til my 6 month supervised diet is done. My weight is not far off from you started at 260 and have lost 9 during the 6 month diet. Not really looking forward to the two week liquid diet. What worked for you? I work for the mayo clinic and I know people will notice what I am eating. I have not told anyone. Just my husband. Have you told your work? Or just told them after?

Oh sorry. I mean just having good restriction and not feeling hungry between meals. His much weight have you lost so far? When I found this site I was very excited because it helps to answer alot of my questions and you can meet others in the same situations as yourself. I can not wait to get the band. Like most people in here I am so sick of being overweight and trying diet after diet with no success. Sounds like things have been going well for you. What are some of the biggest problems you have had and best things you have discovered?

Oh that is good. I have been trying to figure out how much time to take off of work too. I hope I recover as fast as you. They say it does take awhile before you get to your green zone. Do you have any restriction now?

So sorry about your mother! I lost mine almost two years ago and miss her dearly everyday. She was also my best friend. I know my mom is looking down on me and is happy for me and proud that I am doing this and I know your mother is too! Hang in there and keep working at it.

Hello, I am from the albert lea area. But I am not banded yet. This is my last month on supervised diet. I will get banded in Blue Earth,mn. Dr told me mid may. Good luck. How have things been?

This happened to me once when they put a medication in that I was allergic to. I was told to put a heat pack on it and take benadryl. It was gone in three days. Mine also did not show up til five days after the procedure I had. I would see urgent care if not better soon. Good luck.