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Mine itch and are red also, the strips came off about a week ago but they are red and itch.

I am in the same boat going to start week 3, first 2 weeks lost 13lbs but have gained 3 lbs. Little discouraged also keep thinkinh I will gain more once I strat mushies. My first fill itsn't until Nov. 23. :sad:

Hi, I was also banded on the 13th and I am doing much better, I too have pain on my left side where the port is, but other than that I am doing well besides the gas, still sticking around. Trying to resume to my normal activities and not trying to over do it, I have 2 little ones 2 and 4 and they want to take care of me. I love them soo much. Keep up the good work banders.

I was banded Oct 13, and had gas pains also, walking does help alot, however my stomach is still rumbbling with gas, it is getting less and less each day. Keep walking and drink lots of water.

Thanks for all the great information, I guess time will tell when the weight starts coming off!!

Is anyone going to wear spax after the surgery to avaoid getting saggy skin? Does anyone knoe someone who has used spax and hasn't sagged alot?:tongue2:

Just got my date for October 13, with Dr. Cavazos in San Antonio, very excited!!