I know there's a special section for this, but it doesn't seem to be too popular so I'll give it a whirl here..

Anyone here to be banded in February besides me?

My surgery date is February 15th.

Feel free to add me on Facebook for support, etc. =]

http://www.facebook.com/DakotaRaeBanded2012

Hey' date=' I was banded on 2/26 and a couple of my sutures were still draining. I went to urgent care about it today, bc I'm paranoid. Doc said it was fine, but did give me a new antibiotic instead of cipro. (Yay). I've been coughing, too. What causes that?[/quote']

I don't know but it hurts so bad! Might have something to do with the anastisia but I am not sure. But thanks. If it keeps doing it I might call the dr. I am so nervous about getting a infection or something.

Well this is rather funny---banded on Wednesday the 29th and I am up at 2:30 am in the morning feeling great!! I mean I slept on my side, just tired of being in bed. I am up watching a tivoed episode of People's Court and drinking some protein. I feel really good!! I hope everyone who is in post-op status is doing well.

Tammy

WOW , this is great!! I was doing really good my first post op night but not that well. I hav so happy for you!! Hope all is well being a few days out not.

Feeling good 3 days post op LapBand my gas pains have gone away THANK GOD! My incisions are very itchy thought :/

Today we had a family picture session and afterwards we went to Pizza Hut and surprisingly I wasn't to bothered by everyone around me eating pizza and me eating Jello & Atkins Shake.

I plan to spend the day tomorrow really resting because Monday I return to work.

Your awesome, around pizza and not tempted....amazing!!! YOU GO GIRL!!

Feeling better today! Went to the store with my hubby and we took Kona to the dog park and I got to do a bit of walking. The gas pain is still there and it hurts when it tries to come out LOL. The port is the worst part at this moment, it feels like it is pulling and causing stress in that area. Also I am so scared the port is gonna flip or something.

I am feeling a lot more positive about the whole thing now, for a few days I was doubting myself which made me sad but I am better now.

Thats great news..

I am kinda concerned about my incisions. although I know that they are healing extremely well, the area around the incisions are hard, if I push a little its like there are balls sitting under my skin. Is any one else having this? Is it going to stay hard after healing? Anything I can do stop this from happening?

Thank you!

I am kinda concerned about my incisions. although I know that they are healing extremely well, the area around the incisions are hard, if I push a little its like there are balls sitting under my skin. Is any one else having this? Is it going to stay hard after healing? Anything I can do stop this from happening?

Thank you!

it is one lump or many little lumps?? often wounds develop a hard area when they are healing. ive had it with various surgeries myself. if it really does worry you or you develop anything else, get in touch with your dr. im sure its a natural part of healing .. my hard raised areas flattened out and became softer and more normal tissue after a period of time.. it may take some months though.

I am kinda concerned about my incisions. although I know that they are healing extremely well, the area around the incisions are hard, if I push a little its like there are balls sitting under my skin. Is any one else having this? Is it going to stay hard after healing? Anything I can do stop this from happening?

Thank you!

My incisions are the same way each one has a hard ball under the skin- do hope they go away once fully healed

Hey, I was banded on 2/26 and a couple of my sutures were still draining. I went to urgent care about it today, bc I'm paranoid. Doc said it was fine, but did give me a new antibiotic instead of cipro. (Yay). I've been coughing, too. What causes that?

The post-op cough may be caused by the aftereffects of being intubated during surgery. Last summer, I had a surgery which lasted over 7 hours, and following it I had a very sore throat. The banding surgery is a much faster procedure...my throat was not sore, but was irritated and I did experience an increase in coughing after the surgery.

Hi every one

Bandid feb 24

Pre op - 129kg

7 days post op - 124kg

27 years old

Im in auatralia & im 7days post op.

Oh my goodness !! The past week has been a nightmare for me.... Headaches, tummy pain, no energy, depression its been horrible. Starting to feel better now. Im so over Optifast shakes & soups... The smell of them makes me dry reach & so having up & go liquid breakfasts & pureed fruit untill my first fill on march 26.

Ive lost 4-5 kg already & all ive done is sat on my bum in alot of pain. Im excited to get moving! I wish id known about this group before my surgery.. It wouldve been great to share tge experience with you all...

Best of luck everyone. Keep in touch

Xxx

Hi every one

Bandid feb 24

Pre op - 129kg

7 days post op - 124kg

27 years old

Im in auatralia & im 7days post op.

Oh my goodness !! The past week has been a nightmare for me.... Headaches, tummy pain, no energy, depression its been horrible. Starting to feel better now. Im so over Optifast shakes & soups... The smell of them makes me dry reach & so having up & go liquid breakfasts & pureed fruit untill my first fill on march 26.

Ive lost 4-5 kg already & all ive done is sat on my bum in alot of pain. Im excited to get moving! I wish id known about this group before my surgery.. It wouldve been great to share tge experience with you all...

Best of luck everyone. Keep in touch

Xxx

We were banded on the same day, just in different hemispheres of the world! Sorry to read of your initial difficulties, and am pleased that they are strating to resolve. I was in a similar situation with how I felt initially post-op.

I am still on a liquid diet, though this past Friday, I was allowed to add 6 oz of SF yogurt to substitute for an 8 oz servinb of skim milk. Pureed diet is supposed to begin following post-op exam next week...

I really wanted to begin to get some walking in today, but the winds here are 35 mph sustained. Many small branches are being blown from trees. It will have to wait until the weather calms. I have also purchased an exercise bike to use indoors after the summer temperatures come to stay; it should be delivered by the end of this week.

Thank you to who responded to me. I thought it might be a natural healing process...just wanted to be sure. Never had a major surgery.

On a different note, I saw this on tv today....I thought it was amazing and I know a lot of us are trying to tighten up our skin especially around our face....This looks amazing and had to share..

http://www.youthology.com/home.php

Has any one tried this yet?

Thank you to who responded to me. I thought it might be a natural healing process...just wanted to be sure. Never had a major surgery.

On a different note, I saw this on tv today....I thought it was amazing and I know a lot of us are trying to tighten up our skin especially around our face....This looks amazing and had to share..

http://www.youthology.com/home.php

Has any one tried this yet?

One additional thing I would like to add about the healing process is an over the counter gel called "Mederma"...it's a skin care to help minimize scars. I purchased my tube from Walgreen's.

I used it after my abdominal surgery last summer, and it really did help the scars from the incisions fade. I plan to use it again when my current incisions are healed to the point of being closed. It's colorless and odorless, and actually soothing to the healing skin.

Hey all!!!

I was banded on 2/24, and have lost 16lbs with pre op diet and post op, so far...

I started using MFP recently to journal my food, and for exercise...

I'm looking for some buddies on their for support and encouragement ...

Any takers?

User name: quinnmc79

Add me!

Hey all!!!

I was banded on 2/24, and have lost 16lbs with pre op diet and post op, so far...

I started using MFP recently to journal my food, and for exercise...

I'm looking for some buddies on their for support and encouragement ...

Any takers?

User name: quinnmc79

Add me!

I am so glad you are doing so well!!! I have lost 22 so far. How is the healing process going?

I was banded feb 15, 2011 and down 86 pounds! Good luck to all of you dont get disappointed if your loss is slow (turtle like if you will) at first! I know my first 3-4 months were torturous but I stuck with the plan and see my doctor every 6 weeks and I've been very successful and you will be too.!!!