I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

Do u take bandages off n the shower or after

Do u take bandages off n the shower or after

I'm not sure...wondering the same thing. I have Dermabond.

Ok, so last night we went out to dinner and I noticed the lady next to me was eating like myself. She had a moment and said she needed to stop because it was stuck. My husband thinks we should have some secret hand signal to show our support while out. Lol...

Lol. Secret signal.

Do u take bandages off n the shower or after

I had steri strips and the Dr remove them on my post-op visit. I did not take them off I showered with them on as per his instructions.

I have Dermabond...doctor said not to get them soaked ...like in the bath tub, but it would be fine if they got a little wet, just to make sure to pat them dry.

When I had stitches for something else I was told to keep them dry, so I would put a water proof bandage over them

Same thing with the stri-strips.

I was told for first ten days that I could shower, but don't soak incision sites in water or wash them. After ten days you can wash, and after two weeks (or until incisions are completely closed) you can submerge them.

Well finally feel pretty much normal after my march 23rd surgery. No more nausea so far today and very little pain... Except for severe hunger!! Started eating light whipped yogurt today and so far so good. I'm going to try applesauce next and see how does that feel going down.

How long did it take for u guys to start feeling normal again like bending and wanting to go places.

How long did it take for u guys to start feeling normal again like bending and wanting to go places.

I'm on week three and just this week really feel normal. I can lay on my port side without discomfort and bend over to pick things up. I had a suture come to the surface so have been using H 2O2 and neosporin and band aid since it is right at the waistband area. Dr says its superficial no infection. I get my first fill 4-11. Not looking forward to the "stick" in my belly but not really felling restriction as early in the meal as I think I should. Down 18 lbs since pre-op but only 7 since surgery. I know I'm expecting too much too fast. Don't rush the recovery it will come as your body is ready.

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A secret signal between bandsters what a great idea lol. Hmmmmm maybe a pinky wiggle. Maybe we can design one of those rubber bracelets everyone wears supporting causes. Ours could be neon pink with Bandsters eat slow and small on it!!! Just a thought.

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Well finally feel pretty much normal after my march 23rd surgery. No more nausea so far today and very little pain... Except for severe hunger!! Started eating light whipped yogurt today and so far so good. I'm going to try applesauce next and see how does that feel going down.

I was banded 3/22. Yesterday was the first day I felt like myself... and didn't look pregnant from all the bloating (I was a burping/farting machine). My doctor told me to advance when I felt I could or every 3-4 days. Greek yogurt and applesauce have been pretty satisfying... but I'm dying for something crunchy!

I AM SOOO HUNGRY!! HAVE NOT BEEN DOING WELL, AFTER FIRST 2 WEEKS MY EATING HAS NOT BEEN GOOD, EATING DECENT AND HEALTHY FOOD, JUST TOO MUCH. BREAD GETTING STUCK, VERY UNPLEASANT... FILL ON THURSDAY AFTER 4 WEEKS POST OP...ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING BEFORE FILL?

How long did it take for u guys to start feeling normal again like bending and wanting to go places.

Week 3 I felt no pain, no bloating..hunger kicked in, but can do moderate excercise

My small incision spot right under my bra has started hurting the past two days. I've started exercising on the wii again and wonder if that has caused it. My scales are not moving I'm suppose to go back to the Dr in a week and so far no movement. I have up/down days. Every two -three days I am starving so bad my students will ask me if I am hungry b/c they will hear my stomach growl.