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Did anyones doc by chance mention how long they had to wait to tan? I know they told me I couldnt swim for a certain amount of time but I forgot what they said. They told me when I was on morphine so I dont remember. If anyone can help answer my questions that would be great. :sneaky:

Well it has been 3 weeks since my surgery..and for the first time I cheated. :wub: I am very upset with myself. I went to chilis with my husband and ordered the honey chipotle chicken crispers. It comes with fries and corn. I didnt eat any of the corn. It took me all day to eat 3 crispers and a few frys, and I am so pissed at myself. I drank so much tea yesterday too....so I felt miserable. I felt stuffed. I dont know if I was stuffed from the food or all the tea I had. Right now I am supposed to be drinking 2 cups of slim fast and eating a cup of food. Well yesterday I just ate. I didnt do any of the slim fast. Does anyone know how easy it is for your band to slip??? I am so mad at myself!!!!:thumbdown:Any words of wisdom? I am just so afraid I could have damaged the band.

Boo Boo Kitty, I have a question for you. Did you have any extra skin? That is one of my biggest fears. I am 23 and my starting weight was 315. Ive lost 35 lbs., but was wondering if you happen to have extra skin?

Wow!! You look incredible. Congratulations on your weight loss. I was just banded 03/03/08 and am looking forward to months to come.

My doc told me I could drink...just be sensible about it. They dont want you drinking every day by any means. I drink usually once on the weekend, and yes i do catch a buzz. It only takes me like 4 drinks to do that now, and I drink much slower. You will be fine, and able to drink. Just dont overdo it. Good Luck!

I have 4 small incisions and one larger one where the port went in. I too was in alot of pain. I had read and researched how ppl bounced back fast and how there wasnt much pain so I was surprised to see my recovery taking me longer. Try not too worry too much or get discouraged. It does get better and you will be glad you did it. I am now 2 1/2/ post op with a little tenderness and pain but def. getting better everyday. Good luck.

have you talked to your doctor? My doctor told me you should never throw up with the band unless of course if you overeat, but you said you hardly eat. I would def. call the doctor..band slippage is serious I think.

Wow! 120...that is awesome. Well keep up the good work and thanks for all the info.

Cool Crystal, I also live in Texas and had my surgery in Dallas. My doc is Mark Watson...you?

I have read alot on here that peoples reflux completely goes away after being banded.

Its really not that bad. They do have different flavors so if you dont like the one they give you...ask to try another. Its kinda chalky but it is not that bad really.

I see you are from Texas. So am i...I actually had my surgery in Dallas. My dr. is Mark Watson. I live in Austin but insurance would only pay for bariatric center of excellence.

Have you had any port pain? I have only been sore until this morning. I woke up and right below where my port is I have sharp pains. Do you know how easy it is to rip the port?

My surgeon didnt put me on a liquid diet pre-op. I was on a high protein diet which was meat and veggies. This diet was to shrink my liver. I was just on liquids after surgery. Every surgeon is different though. If you are going to do it...the sooner the better.

I havent really dont anything to pull it i dont think. Just bend over at work and home when i have to. Its not a constant pain...its very sharp when I turn a cetain way or sit a certain way or go over bumbs while driving. How easy is it do you think to rip your port?