LapBandQueen

Hi Shaunti, To reply to your questions about where it itched -- all of the incision points were itchy right over the incisions. I had steri-strips and band aids covering the steri strips. Dr. said I could take a shower after 24 hours and take off just the band aids but NOT the steri strips. The steri strips just curl up and eventually come off. All of them came off within three or four days EXCEPT the ones covering up the port incision. After a few days they were healing and so itchy that I scratched lightly around them and also called the Doctor to see if I could use Solarcaine to spray on them. He said NO. Just put up with it. Once the steri strips came off the biggest incision then the itching gradually went away. I am exactly 2 weeks post op now and today started on mushies. Had mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons and am full. I have to be very careful not to stretch the pouch. GOOD LUCK TO YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY AND KEEP IN TOUCH.

Hello, I am new to the Forum. I was banded 3/10/06 and today was my post-op appt. No problems thus far. Tomorrow I get to start mushies. Weighed in today at 192. Incisions were pretty itchy last week but no longer. Sleeping on my side again too. Have been eating soup and protein shakes. I love the protein shakes with Carb Countdown dairy beverage. I think I'll keep drinking them. I have craved pizza and chinese food, I must confess! I'm trying hard to think of the band as my friend now instead of food. Good luck to all of you. This forum has been a wealth of info and support.