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Heather in this app? Or a different one? I'm so confused

Yes they look very healthy and becoming regular skin color. I wiped the adhesive tape off around them and dr said they looked great. Glad to hear the lumps could just be fluid!! Thanks guys

What is a ticker??

The hardest thing to do is not to eat Nd drink at the same time...I'm supposed to wait 15 min after drinking to eat and 30 min after eating to drink .... They say drinking and eating at same time makes "smushies" which pushes all ur food out of ur pouch quicker because its super wet and slippery causing u to eat more and get hunger quicker because the food passes quicker

Eww gross I would die if I had to take my stitches out!! Good luck George... I haven't dreamt about food and I'm glad. Spoke too soon a out my day!!! Flat tire and care won't start wtf! I'm aggravated now and hoping this isn't too much money. I took off a lot from work because recovery... Illegal you know the status of this crap!

I went to doctors and they took them off. I wanted them to stay on but they insisted and they came right off no problem. They said they looked great and to wait till he sees me next time and not to use any ointment yet

It's all water weight we are losing and gaining... My weight hasn't changed in days and same thing I'm on liquids and hardly eat and mushy food. I read our bodies could go into starvation mode and slow metabolism down at first

Hi everyone my marks are healing and two have some lump on them. I don't normally creat keloids on my body but I'm worried. They are on my two smaller incisions as well. The large one looks like a scratch. I am just curious what your marks looked like while healing and what they look like now. I am one week post op and know healing takes time but I'm just curious. Thanks in advance friends!

Showering makes u feel wonderful! Cleaning off residue from left over bandage tape my boo boos are gross

Totally normal my doctor said swelling is about two to three weeks with lots of gas And fluid build up. I also said I was very tired and he said about 30 percent of our energy is going to healing our bodies so it makes sense. Honestly the best thing I did was start to walk around my neighborhood to get gas moving and to stretch my back and legs. After one week my back hurts more than anything. I also started waking up with an alarm and Doing my normal routine because it made me feel good and feel accomplished. Hang in there you will do fantastic And think how great u will look by Halloween. Join our other thread July 2013 band buddies. It's a lot of positive comments and people going through similar symptoms. You're not alone and embrace this opportunity to improve your life!

Glad to read everyone is doing well! I had a fantastic morning. I was 20 min ahead of myself from Wednesday morning. Taught school from 8 to 12 and I had three people ask me today if I was okay because I looked pale and sickly. I was like yea I'm having a great morning actually. I guess I feel better than i look haha! I had 50 grams of protein today with some broth and just had about 2 oz of mashed potatoes.... I'm still scared to try other things even though cleared. I still have the gas but every day it gets better. I also still have to figure out gas movement and hunger growls so I'm happy I'm not the only one. One of my small incisions has a small lump on it. I hope it doesn't scar all lumpy. The others even the large one looks like scratches. I can't wait till I can put some scar stuff on my marks. Super sleepy though i def need a nap. The healing tastes a lot out of me.

Ya those were specific I was told to take and I found multivitamin gummies just to help it go down. Walmart has 2 packs of vitamin d and calcium as well both were lie 9 bucks... I also for calcium with vitamin d in it too. I am obsessed with seeing before and after pictures

Aggiemaggie no problem! I'm so happy you are ale to get your protein without having to drink a gallon of water! I asked my doctor about the swelling and gas. He said two weeks for the puffy belly and gas to go away. He also said its a lot of fluids. I said I was tired a lot and he said a lot of our bodies energy is going to healing and that's why some of us might get tired quicker doing things. I went to work half day and slept when I got home. I am allowed 3 meals a day and they need to be 2 oz to 3oz each. Soft mushy foods.... Beans, puréed veggies, chicken, turkey. Pork, scrambled eggs, egg whites, yogurts... They said anything as long as it is the consistency of apple sauce of thinner. They said canned chicken and tuna is best to start off with for meat. Also said at least 60 grams of protein. I also read take your weight and multiply by .36 and that can individually tell you how many grams u need individually. Remember guys biotine is important. It's a supplement about 8 bucks found by vitamins and it helps hair skin and nails. Lots of people have hair loss and thinning some lose eye lashed due to lack if nutrients. I also had to buy calcium vitamins, vitamin d and a multi vitamin. In addition I am going to use benefiber to regulate bms. Hope this info helps some of you. Thank u all so much for the support, kindness, and info you have shared. This site is such a blessing and I cant thank you all enough!

Instill get weird pressures in my belly and chest due to gas. Also I had flem I was coughing up. It hurt. I went in bathroom and towards end of shower I bent over and coughed and got a lot out. It felt much better And less painful in the shower.

What's activated charcoal I want some!

Is there a stronger gas med? If so I'd like to take it as well. Gas x helped but I still have gas

Oh my insurance covers my visits I'm in south jersey

Everyone.. Go buy more gas x strips!! They will save you also get a heating pad. You will die without one! Also make sure ur pain meds are stronger than Tylenol with codine

At doctors now I can have anything but it has to be the consistency of Apple sauce. I can have chicken tuna beans potatoes veggies as long as its mushy and I eat slow. Just took bandages off... Not bad but I am freaked out I have to keep them open. Some yellowing from bruising and scans but totally freaked out! Ahh can't wait to fast forward another 2 weeks when they will look better! I'm going to the boardwalk tonight for exercise and might get an Italian ice... Sugar free of course!

Go to Menu kbush and select post op them July 2013 band buddies

I go to dr today.. Six days after surgery ill let u k ow George!!

Hi girls I made a fresh thread under post op since we are banded!!! Yay!! It's July 2013 band buddies. Kbush I been waiting to hear from u how was your trip and how do you feel?

Bringsexyback you will be fantastic! You have pain meds for pain and gas meds just in case! You are more than prepared and ready to change your life!!!! Of course it's scary and emotional but wait until the holidays and you're 50 lbs lighter! This is the best decision and you can stay to get confidence back. Stay strong and I swear everyday you get a 1000 times better. Everyone said it and I was like " yea okay" but everyday was a phenomenal improvement. Congratulations on your new life!!!

http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/what-eat-before-during-after-exercise Good article about diet and exercise!!

I was banded on Thursday and going back tomorrow. Pain def wasn't as bad but still your back hurts, you have gas and will fart and burp and have discomfort for up to two week and also will get tired easily. I am only working part time as a summer school teacher... Give yourself at least 5 days!!! Def no less .. Congrats on your journey!