I have a bad head cold since about 4 days ago and I am in the coughing stage of the cold. I am freaked that all this coughing is going to shake my lap band loose and pop all the stitches!! I am 11 days post-op am I crazy?

You should call your doctor. I had open abdominal surgery last year and my surgeon said to call if I got a cold or cough. They can prescribe you some medicine to lessen the cough. Good luck.

No need to worry. Our bodies are not that fragile. I dont think you have anything to worry about the band slipping.

Hope you feel better soon!

I am three and a half months post op and have had a bad head cold for the last 10 days. The last time I remember coughing this hard I actually had pneumonia. I am on the mend now, so not worried about pneumonia, but the cough is very deep feels like its coming up from my boots. Fortunately hasn't had any effect on my band that I can feel. In fact, the cold has made me less hungry than normal so that's a bonus. I am working on cardio-type activities to improve my lung capacity again. Good luck with your journey