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Hi everyone. I'm from Longwood, which is about 10 miles north of Orlando. I was banded on August 22nd in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. de la Garza. Where do you guys go for your follow up and fills? I was thinking about going to Celebration. Anyone had any experience there?

I had surgery on August 22nd. My nurse told me to keep bandages on my stitches for 14 days, my doctor said for 7 days. I changed the bandages yesterday and the incisions look good, but stitches have not yet dissolved and I am afraid to uncover them. I'm wondering if keeping them covered is slowing down the healing, because they aren't getting any air, but I also don't want to get infection. Any advice would be appreciated.

I just started "mushie" stage yesterday. After five or six bites I kind of get a lump in the back of my throat. Could this be my warning that I am full?

Is the "golf ball" feeling in your throat or your chest?

Just curious...how much weight did you lose during your first month post surgery?

What kind of exercising should I being doing? I am 2 weeks post op and would like to get started.

Is a good, chewable multi-vitamin enough, or should I be taking more?

I am a massage nut...and usually get one once a month. But I am just shy of 2 weeks from being banded and I'm wondering when it will be safe to lie on my stomach for and hour with someone pressing hard on my back. Anyone have any experience with this?

No, I'm not having problems, I just want to be sure I am getting what I need.

What do you think is the best tasting protein drink available?

I am looking for some good websites to buy Protein Drinks, Vitamins, etc. that are specific to post op banding people. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks:)

Hi to everyone. I was banded 6 days ago and have a few questions, for those of you who are more experienced. 1. Is there such a thing as "too much" liquid the first few weeks? 2. I am a side sleeper. Since my surgery was so recent, is it ok to sleep on my side? 3. Has anyone actually "not" had to have fills to lose weight? 4. Anyone know where to go for a fill in the Central Florida area that does not cost a small fortune (I had my surgery in Mexico) I will probably be asking a million more questions in the next few months. Thanks for your patience.

Are smoothies considered pureed food?

Why am I the only post that no one has replied too?