After 8 months of insurance hoops and appointments I FINALLY have my date!! I'm October 8th and my partner is October 1st. Anyone else here October bandsters? I'm getting very excited!!

My bruising is starting to fade now' date=' incisions were really red and itchy after surgery. When I called the dr they said I was probably allergic to the glue. Still have red now and had to take another course of antibiotics. I have a stitch sticking out of one incision that was supposed to be an inside stitch. I go for my first post-op on monday so hopefully they will get rid of it. I tried pulling it but its stuck, lol.[/quote']

Gross! HA! I should hope that it's stuck. Can you imagine pulling it and your legs fall off!?

Gross! HA! I should hope that it's stuck. Can you imagine pulling it and your legs fall off!?

Lol now that would be hilarious. I showed my kids and my daughter was like eewww don't do that. She thought it would open and then you could see my insides, lol

I was banded on the 29th. I have a incredible amount of energy! I have been reading on here how a lot of people have little to no energy. I am not complaining about my energy boost or anything just curious how normal it is?

I was banded on the 29th. I have a incredible amount of energy! I have been reading on here how a lot of people have little to no energy. I am not complaining about my energy boost or anything just curious how normal it is?

What r u doing to have so much energy. So I will know what to do next week.

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Honestly, Nothing other than what Dr. Told me to do. I am on clear liquids. I have been having a hard time getting protein down. Maybe its all in my head...lol...Guess I am excited to get moving around!

Hey Yall. Had surgery October 29th. Wondering how much bruising is normal?

I just had bruising around each incision. Very minimal.

Banded on 10/6, I have lost 25 lbs so far.... However I am now starting to get really hungry. I am eating what I was told would be ok but it is no longer filling. :-( I go in on the 12 so hopefully I will get a fill. Wish me luck!

Weighed myself first time Post Op. Down 11 lbs. Surgery Day 10/29

Weighed myself first time Post Op. Down 11 lbs. Surgery Day 10/29

Your doing a great job. I am 11 pounds down too. I was band on 10/25. Aren't you happy? What's your current weight? Goal weight? How tall are you?

Your doing a great job. I am 11 pounds down too. I was band on 10/25. Aren't you happy? What's your current weight? Goal weight? How tall are you?

Thank you!! Great Job to you as well! I inboxed you!

Weighed myself first time Post Op. Down 11 lbs. Surgery Day 10/29

That's great!!!!!!!

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Got banded 10/25, down 12, fitting into clothes i haven't worn in a year. Down 22from preop diet.

Got banded 10/25' date=' down 12, fitting into clothes i haven't worn in a year. Down 22from preop diet.[/quote']

So looking forward to that. Not being afraid to put on clothes because they may not fit

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Congrats and welcome to all of you October bandsters! Follow your doctor's post op diet, they are all different! Drink slow, but often and stay hydrated! Rest a lot and walk a lot. You may be tired for up to six weeks. Don't do strenuous exercise until your doctor clears you. Welcome to the losers club!

I was banded on 10/24 and didn't ask my doctor if he filled my band. I have an appointment on 11/12, so I will ask him then. My concern is that whenever I eat (most times), I get full after eating like 1/2 c and then I usually get really really sleepy. In addition, I am so uncomfortable, like I am stuffed and just need to lie down. Sometimes I have pain on the left side under my left breast too. Does anyone else experience these issues?