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I just had my surgery on 7/21. I called a few days ago bcs of some discomfort like a burning, pulled muscle and was asked if my incision was infected. They said what they look for in an infection is fever, redness and if it is oozing. If you are 8 days out, I would highly recommend going into your doc and have them check it. Good luck. Hope you feel much better and soon.

Hi there. I had my surgery on 07/21 and went to the first orientation a couple of months before that. My doctor has a facility where all of the testing is done in one place and in one day. After the testing the insurance took about 3 weeks to approve and then I schedule my surgery a few weeks after that. Takes about a month and a half to finally get on that surgery table.

Thanks for sharing your pics. I can really tell a difference. You are looking good. Keep up the good work.

I second that one. They are a life saver.

Hi there. I put out a similar post as well to try and find out what everyone else is doing and wow I am getting mixed responses. I was banded 7/21 and am on a 14 day liquid diet and then very soft foods, such as oatmeal, maltomeal, ect.. for another 7 days. I have lost almost 17 pounds. I received a 3cc fill during surgery and really haven't been too hungry until this weekend. I started on some soups this weekend. How is yours going?

Oh, excellent weight loss by the way. Keep it up.

Hi KimmyTX. I am Kimmy in Allen, Texas. I was banded on 07/21 and have lost 18 lbs and am so excited. I see you are newly banded as well. Post op did you have to do the 14 days of liquids before starting on soft foods? Just curious if diff doc's are instructing diff. I rec'vd 3cc fill in surgery and have not been hungry. Belly is growling, but just do the protein shakes, jello and so forth. I am ready however to start on some oatmeal or something just to feel like I am eating. I go back for the first adj in three more weeks. How has your experience been? Any suggestions? I am walking, walking, walking every day...

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Yes, it really is amazing how many diff stories you will read on here. I am supposed to stay on liquids for 14 days and then start on soft foods for 14-21 days. Is everyone else instructed to do the same number of days? Just curious if diff doctors are doing the same...

Congrats to you, that is awesome. I just had my surgery on 07/21 and have lost 17 lbs in the first week. It is so wonderful to see it coming off after all of these years. I have 101 more to go. Your story makes me excited that I might actually be able to do it this time with the band. Thank you for sharing and good luck on the last 13. Sounds like you have it in the bag.

Hi there. I am only one week in, but I do remember in my pre - orientation the day b4 surgery that they said they have not met anyone yet who can eat eggs scrambled. Fried, poached and boiled seem to be fine, but not scrambled. Just trying to save you some heartache. Good luck!!!