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My daughter has JRA and needed injectable medicine so I would use the tegaderm to put over numbing cream so the shots didnt hurt...works great too for blood draws too I have some tegaderm bandages and guaze too. . Thats how I was bandaged after surgery but I took that off to let my skin breathe. The only place I have steri strips that are left is on my port incision. They should really sell steri strips =) Alanna

I am doing ok. I have 6 small incisions and then the larger on for the port. I still have some steri strips on but one came off today and the incision is open. So I called Dr. Robinsons office 3X's with no luck. I put some butterfly bandaids on it sort of like steri strips and a band aid over it. I see Dr. R on Monday but im still in some pain. I was/am disappointed that no one called me back. Not sure If I should page him. I still have a good amount of pain, but no more pain meds. After my surgery he told me I had a big liver. Guess its just big or didnt shrink much on the liquid diet. Alanna =)

My first appointment with Dr. Robinson was in April and I just got banded a week ago! I bet you will get in sooner Sandy! I feel I get in touch with Jennifer if you call around 1pm. Just my experience! Good luck Alanna

Hello All, Im getting banded on 7/23! I had to do a liquid diet two weeks before the surgery but could have a healthy dinner. I nervous and excited! Good Luck Everyone! Alanna

Hi Everyone! I'm glad I found this forum!! I'm Alanna and I'm interested in getting the lap band surgery done at Brigham and Womens. I see there are meetings and I guess I just missed the one in March, so I will be attending the next one in April. My Question is can you make an appointment/consult with the doctor before going to a meeting? Could someone guide me along the steps of the process. I dont have any health issues well besides my fatness. So I "think" I am an Ideal candidate. How do you get started? Any info will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!:smile: Alanna