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

So great talal!!! I can't wait to fast forward a week. You were banded the day I started my pre op diet!

Itll pass in no time.. Dont think about it.. We suppose to be banded for life.. Dont rush it.. Everything will fall in place..

I know I'm just so excited!

Are folks leaving the steri-strips on till a doc removes them or removing yourselves? I had band aids over the steri strips that a nurse removed before I was discharged from the hospital. I have been trying to keep the strips from getting too wet in the shower but they are starting to itch a little bit and lift at the edges. I'm trying not to peel them off.

You can take the strips off. once they get wet you dont want to keep them on.

Omg that's a lot of drinking and not much Protein.. I have isopure chocolate and isopure vanilla. Two scoops for 8 oz of skim is 50 grams of protein. One scoop with 4 oz of skim is 25. You're drinking a lot of liquids to have a small dose of protein. Go to GNC ask for

Protein it's in a huge jug. Also ask for a mixing cup. It's a cup with a silver ball in it to help mix powder with milk or Water. I put a lot of ice in my cup I need it ice cold. The smaller bags are 25 bucks big plastic tubs are like 40.

Thank you!! I'm going to go there today and get it! Hopefully it will make it much easier for me to get all my protein in!! Much appreciated :-)

No problem I can't believe you had to drink 14 oz just for 25 grams of protein. You poor thing. 25grams in 4oz sounds much better to me!! Lol good luck, glad to have helped

No problem I can't believe you had to drink 14 oz just for 25 grams of protein. You poor thing. 25grams in 4oz sounds much better to me!! Lol good luck, glad to have helped

Aviva I feel like I might have to use bathroom I'm petrified ... Those of u banded early in July what do I do to make this process more pleasant.? I'm freaking out.

Are folks leaving the steri-strips on till a doc removes them or removing yourselves? I had band aids over the steri strips that a nurse removed before I was discharged from the hospital. I have been trying to keep the strips from getting too wet in the shower but they are starting to itch a little bit and lift at the edges. I'm trying not to peel them off.

My dr removed them yesterday. Mine were itchy too

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Aww i know how you feel sparkle, i know its not pleasant i just made sure i was as discreet as possible x

I just took laxative but it says 6 to 12 hours .... But the lower uncomfortableness idt can wait 6 hours

Bathroom moments are yours to let free n go wild. U will feel like a million bucks!!

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Does it hurt penny is there something I can do

Aviva I feel like I might have to use bathroom I'm petrified ... Those of u banded early in July what do I do to make this process more pleasant.? I'm freaking out.

I'm a dude. We live to poop, talk about poop...everything poop! I felt no different after really. I had hoped I would. Good luck! Lol.

I am friggen frightened

I am friggen frightened

Being anxious wont change the outcome. Try and relax and if you can take a softener. Might not do much if you've already taken a laxative. It will come out when it's ready to.