knwitham

I'm itching like crazy!! It appears that I have a true allergy to adhesives. Monday, after my surgeon took my steri strips off, I started noticing some serious itching from my incision sites. I thought that itching meant healing, so I was just going to try to be tough and suck it up and not scratch. But then...things got crazy! The skin around the glue started blistering, turning shades of red, and hot and hard to the touch. I went to the ER last night because I was scared maybe they were infected, but the Dr. said he believes it's just an allergic reaction to the surgical adhesive. Has this happend to anyone else? How long did it take to clear up?? Thanks in advance!

Karen, You are doing phenomenal! I have had 3 fills so far. 1st: 2CC 2nd: 2.5CC 3rd: 1cc Toal 5.5CC's I am feeling a lot of restriction, which I am surprised by. If i eat to fast or to much I slime, so I have learned the hard way to slow down my eating. I am down 33 lbs so far and feeling great! I haven't had any drinking issues with eating so far, the only time really is if i'm having wine with dinner, then I do drink while I eat, but thats not too often. :thumbup:

I haven't had those symptoms, but I am usually quite gassy after a fill. I'm not sure if these two things are related or not, but I've noticed how I burp for an hour or so after each fill.

My warning sign is when my chest gets tight...so strange! I always get the hiccups after I PB though, so it's interesting to see so many other ppl get them too!

Good Luck bostonmama! I'm also a MA bandster, let me know if you need any advice or have any questions! Look forward to seeing your progress!

*YAY* Finally we have our own forum! I was thinking that a bio thread would be a great first start to this forum. I know a lot of us already introduced ourselves under the August thread in the July forum, but now that we have our own space lets start over! So a little about me, I am 24 years old and from Peabody MA. I am scheduled for surgery @ Lahey Clinic in Burlington on August 14th. Currently I am 5ft 1 and 249 lbs, giving me a BMI of 47, ekkk! I have always been overweight and don't remember the last time I was in the 100's. As of right now, I am still waiting for approval from Aetna, lets hope that comes soon! Well as for me I'm an open book so feel free to ask me anything, I can't wait to talk with everyone. We are going to really need eachother in the upcoming weeks/months!

I was banded on 8/14 and have my first fill 9/11 so we have the exact same timing in between. I too was worried that I wouldn't be healed all the way, but we'll see! :biggrin:

My 3rd week diet consists of: soups, Jello, pudding, sherbert, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, oatmeal, ricotta and cottage cheese...so basically all mushies! Sorry I wish had better things to tell you lol. I'm just a couple days behind you.

My dr told me that caffeine in small amounts was fine. I have been having a small iced coffee about every other day and have been handeling it fine!

haha OMG this was on my mind for months I was so nervous. The first thing I said when I woke up was did you find anything weird in me?!? This made everyone laugh. Don't worry, your not alone!

Mine is about 4 weeks post op. Surgery was 8/14, first fill is 9/11. Can't wait!!!

Hey guys, my surgery was Friday and all day today (sunday) I have had constant diarrhea. I called the hospital, they said it could be due to the antibiotics I was given in the hospital. I have been doing good taken fluids in, but having a horrible time getting any protein in.

hey girly, good luck! My surgery was today, and as I lay here in the hospital I am craving some chapstick, but thats all, your list looks great!

Thank you so much, I am scheduled for a 7:30am surgery. Word is there is internet in the patient rooms, so if I feel up to I will update everyone!! Goodbye back fat, hello lap band! WAHHOOOOO

ooo I'm a little late on this thread, I'm August 14th!! Kristen

haha that explains why I've heard it called the "never trust a fart phase" I haven't had any issues yet, today is day 11 of liquids. Keeping my fingers crossed that it stays the same after surgery!

I'm not sure if anyone else's dr's told them this but we were advised against the protein shot/bullets. My dr. said that it wasn't the "right type" of protein. Just thought I would let you know this, incase you hadn't discussed these with your dr.

My surgery is this Friday 8/14 and I plan to go back to work Wednesday 8/19. I am an admin so pretty low key and not at all physical.

I started my 2 weeks of liquids on saturday...I'm jealous you can have salad and jello though! I can only have 5 protein shakes and water! This is the hardest thing I have ever done, I am starving!

My dr said no vitamins of any kind 2 weeks before. He said some can cause a bad interaction with the anestheia (sp) Def. call and see what the reccomend

I started my 2 week pre-op diet this saturday. I have to drink 5 HMR shakes a day along with 64 oz clear liquids. I feel like i'm drowning drinking so much, I am going to the bathroom every 30 minutes, and I am starving Next Friday can't come quick enough!

August Abolishers? Does that make sense? lol sounds pretty!

My dr. requires 2 weeks of a shake only diet. The hospital prefers we use the HMR brand which they sell there. This program consits of a vitamin (provided) 2 shakes for breakfast, 2 shakes for lunch, 1 shake for dinner and another vitamin. The cost of this program is $60 a week which is out of pocket. I would love to know if anyone else is doing an HMR diet or has in the past!

kwright: Welcome!! I just wanted to let you know about my favorite Protein shake I have found so far. I tried unjury but didn't really care for it, my new favorite is one I actualy found at costco! It is called Premier Nutrtion, it is a pre-mixed chocolate flavored shake and has 20 gms of protein! Good luck, and please let me know what you think of the nectar ones!

August 14th for me, can't waitttt! Pre-op appointment for final blood work and EKG is july 17th. :tongue_smilie: