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Sounds like you are allergic or sensitive to adhesive. I have had some surgery after the band and have had a bad time with anything with adhesive. My surgeon used a glue instead of the strips and that worked really well for me. You want to make sure the lotion you are using does not contain formaldehyde (I know I spelled that wrong!). If you have to have the strips reapplied, ask them to use skin prep. It puts down a barrier between your skin and the adhesive.

The best way I can describe it... Have you ever been drinking cold Water or soda and swallow an air bubble? You can feel it go all the way down. It feels kind of like that but a little worse. Kathy

Does it seem that you are getting stuck mostly when eating bread items? I know that I can not ever do white bread, and cannot do any bread at all that is not toasted. I get stuck and it really hurts. I can sometimes do a small piece of whole wheat toast with jelly. But teeny tiny bites, and lots of chewing and eat it slowly. You mentioned the sub sandwich and the bread was my first thought, but I also have problems getting down processed lunch meat as well. For some reason it does not chew the same as the deli meat. That is another thought. I know that different foods will affect each person differently. For instance I have no problems eating corn. Some lapbanders get stuck with corn. Keep a log of what you eat, and what causes problems. That should help. Also talk to your doctor and or nutritionist. They should be able to help. Kathy

In my case it did not hurt but didn't feel right. It wasn't until I started having gall bladder attacks, and the port site got a big lump that we knew it was infected. In my case I originally had an infection in the incision where the pain pump was. The staff could have travelled down that line to the port. The infectious disease doctor thinks that maybe there was staff on the tube from the band to the port that may have infected the 2nd site. I am just hoping I don't have to lose the band. I have not lost a lot (77-79 lbs since September) but I feel so much better without the weight. I need to lose about 75-100 more. I am scared I won't be able to get to a healthy weight. Kathy:wub:

Hi all. I was banded 10/1/09. On Feb 16th I had to have the port out because of infection. (Also had my gallbladder removed at the same time). On April 16th they replaced the port at a different location. On May 29th they had to remove it again because of infection. It is a common staff infection, but I got very sick. Has this happened to anyone else? Are you still losing weight? I still have the band and do have some restriction. I hope I can end up at least keeping the band. Kathy:cursing:

Way to go Cindy! I just got my band on October 1st, along with a double hernia surgery. I hope I can lose as good as you! I am out of the 3's and down to the 2's already though! Kathy

I was banded 10/1 and still cannot sleep on my side either. We too have uncomfortable furniture (no recliner) . Hubby took me to Bed, Bath and Beyond and we got a wedge pillow. That helps tremendously as far as comfort goes. I tried last night on my side and it was a big NO. Hubby had to help me up and fix the pillow back. "My bed is a sleep number bed and I lowered the number to help support me better." Thanks for that tip. We have a sleep number bed as well. I turned the bed up...I will turn it down tonight and see if that helps. I am so sore from the bed, the couch, the chair. I know I need to see the chiropractor but at this stage he probably can't help me much. Kathy Banded 10/1/01 Highest 320 Preop 305 Today 301-with my heavy shoes!

Hi Maranda, I get to start on what my doctor says is the magic 5 for days 5-7. Lowfat, small curd cottage cheese refried Beans (!!!????!!!) sugar free pudding egg beaters low carb yogurt He says if we can tolerate these then we are ready for the mushie stage. I am not sure about the beans though! I have homemade ones and will heat then puree them. Good luck with your semi-solids!

My first attempt at surgery was on 9/18/08. They opened my up and closed me up. Apparently, the hyatal hernia was just to big for my doctor to handle alone. That surgery was on Thursday and I went back to work Monday. I got a call on the 29th to see if I could come in for surgery on October 1st, which I did. So I am banded (yeah!!!:thumbup:) I am so very sore. I am not allowed to do much until my diaphram heals more, they say it will be extrememly painful if my stomach slips up past my diaphram again. Has any one else had this occur or am I the lone ranger? Did the pain ever, ever, ever get better? I am walking, but not every hour. I try not to cough much because the hernia guy said I shouldn't. Basically I am paranoid that the hernia will reoccur. As for the rest, it is going ok. I am still on liquids and having a hard time getting all my Protein. I did discover those "bullets" though, it makes it much easier. If anyone has done this I would appreciate knowing your experiences. Kathy :tt2:

Congratulations! I get my lap band on the 18th! I am hoping also to get out of those 3's! Kathy

Yes it is worth the wait! My doctor recommended lap band in Dec 07. I have been jumping through insurance hoops ever since! I am so looking forward to a healthier me. Kathy

Hi all. I am new at posting here but have lurked a long while! I finally got a date for my surgery! The Drs office called and I am set for September 18th. How fast that is! I went from not being sure my insurance would even approve it (Aetna) to having a date in 3 weeks. I have the mandetory nutrition class next week. How exciting. I have to give kudos to my family doctor, he called the insurance and fought for me. I am in Colorado, my surgeon is Dr. Synder. I really like him. Anyone else have experience with Dr. Synder? Kathy:tt2: