This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

Yes 6 days later...it is really starting to itch

Angelina, it is a good sign!! It means that your wound started to heal. Do not scratch it just tap it would your hand. It will go away in 2-3 days. Later, when your steritrip or bandage is off you can apply coco-butter cream on the scar every day for 2-3 month to make the scar be smooth and heal nicely.

Count me in! Friday the 26th is D-day! Scared to death but looking forward to a better life.

Count me in! Friday the 26th is D-day! Scared to death but looking forward to a better life.

Yay!!!!!!

Welcome to the club........good luck!

Count me in! Friday the 26th is D-day! Scared to death but looking forward to a better life.

Good luck! !!!!!

Count me in! Friday the 26th is D-day! Scared to death but looking forward to a better life.

Welcome. We can assume by your name you're from Phoenix as well!

6 days post op.. and, I swear on all that is holy.. the port pain is going to kill me. ugh!

that's around when mine had me so worried i went to my doc. i may have had a hypochondriac moment, but once my doc told me i was healing nicely it did seem to feel better. i'd strained the muscle the port is sewn into on a walk the day before. ice packs over the area helped me quite a bit. he also prescribed me Ketorolac, which his nurse described as ibuprofen on steroids. it's non-narcotic but you can only take it 5 days b/c it's hard on the liver. my percoset wasn't really doing anything. 2 days of the new med and i felt almost back to normal.

good luck!

I am from Phoenix!

Got my band on the 20th can't take the gas pains anymore

I was banded on July 16. Down 9lbs so far and feeling good. Gas pains still but not too bad. My left shoulder hurts ATM.. But hoping that goes away. But all in all..doing good

Hey there! I was banded on the 16th as well and I'm totally has free! I was taking the Gas X strips like it was my job and that helped SO MUCH! Also walking seemed to push it out as well.

How are you sleeping? I finally slept in my bed last night but was uncomfortable so I'm thinking ill try it again tonight and maybe go back to the recliner if I'm still in pain. I'm a stomach sleeper so laying on my back is frustrating!!

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LOTS OF WATER!!!

Hi everyone... I was banded last Monday July 15...first couple of days were tough but am feeling so much better as the days go by... Already down 8 lbs from surgerydde00

Sprinkle...I c u are from s jersey 2.. What area are u in and who was your surgeon?

I'm from Jersey too!!!! I had Dr Wasser from Virtua do my surgery on the 16th. What area are u from?

New banded 7/16/13

Yay welcome!!!! I was banded on the 16th as well!!

Yes 6 days later...it is really starting to itch

I'm having that issue too. itching means they are healing but it is aggravating!!

Got my band on the 20th can't take the gas pains anymore

Walk, walk, walk

I will be banded 2 weeks from wed on July 31st. I start my liquid diet wed. I am soooooooooooooooo nervous but can't wait to get started!!

Hi 3mommy! My date is July 31st also!! I've been on PreOp diet for 2 weeks so far. 1 1/2 to go, but my doctor uses the Sugar Busters diet instead of liquid only, so fortunately I get to eat "real" foods. Although I'd assume doing a liquid diet prepares you better for post op. I'm so excited, too!!! We should stay connected to share our experiences. Everyone in this July group is amazing!! Good luck!