I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

Dini it takes a while for internal stitches to dissolve. And scars feel lumpy when they are new. That will fade with time. Nothing for you to worry about.

SUNNY I'M TALKING ABOUT THE ACTUALLY STITCHES WITH THREAD. NOT PAPER OR GLUE

MY OTHER 3 INCISIONS ARE ALL FINE?

The best support is here and a group of others that meet up every now and again that were banded in the same place. there aer one or 2 that i talk to on the phone of those girls. apart from that ADAM IS TRYING and i've got to love him for that. my mom is also trying but she thinks that over night i should be slim, but her heart is kinda in the right place!!

so best place for me is lucky # 7... hip hip horay hip hip haray

3 am ... k time to sleep! night night to you all. sweet dreams xx

Dini, I understand what you are talking about. They use real thread stitches inside that are designed to dissolve over time. The stitches she left in your incision probably need to be taken out by now. It has been long enough. You should check with your doctor.

goodnight dini. sweet dreams.

I have to say, I've never been much for online chat groups... that was before this one. I guess it helps that we are all in this together, doing the same thing. I also think that since we are all at the same stage in this process that it has helped bond us.

So, I think my best support is here. I can ask questions, share ideas, laugh, and unfortunately cry at times, with all of you.

Having said that, I am fortunate. I have a very supportive DH, and my best friend was banded several years ago, so is a great support.

My DH will be like most of your's, though. At some point I will see his question mark on what I'm eating. I call it the diet police!

Dini, I understand what you are talking about. They use real thread stitches inside that are designed to dissolve over time. The stitches she left in your incision probably need to be taken out by now. It has been long enough. You should check with your doctor.

the nurse left the stitches in by accident the 1st time and i think she just didn't se the one's i'm talking about now so she didn't take them out. going to get a fill on wednesday so i'll ask then. thank you

goodnight dini. sweet dreams.

night night you to babes.

THIS IS WERE MY SUPPORT COMES FROM RIGHT HERE. HELP LIKE THIS

I have a post surgery question.. What did you buy food wise and medication wise (over the counter stuff) prior to sugery to get you through the first few days?

I've bought apple juice, cranberry juice, popsicles, orange juice (no pulp), jello pops, beef broth, chicken broth and veggie broth. But no meds.

I'm supposed to be on clear fluids until Sunday and then full fluids after that for 10 days.

Any suggestions on what to buy to stock up? I'm going tomorrow after work to shop.

Haha! Sunny, did I mention that my DH (or as he likes to say Big Stud Of A Husband BSOAH) is the Sergeant for the Alaska State Troopers? He just came home! That uniform ROCKS! Gives good butt...and did I mention the gun? Ooooooo, baby!

Oh, you just got to love a man in uniform... and a gun. Whoa, where's my BSOAH!!!!

Okay, I'm a little pissed right now. I was just talking to a friend of mine who, thus far, has been supportive. She said she was talking to her girlfriend (who's studying to be a nurse) told her "There's a lot of complications w/that thing".

Okay,

(1) Do you think I haven't done my research about this and am unaware of the complications? What did you expect my response to be??? "Oh really? I didn't know that. Shucks, I didn't even think about complications. I didn't factor that into my decision." I have researched this damn procedure for the longest and actually told my surgeon I've watched the video so much that I could probably assist him in his next surgery.

(2) My surgery is in 2 freakin days. I don't want to hear this mess right now. I don't even want to talk to her anymore about this. I'm so damn mad right now. Excuse my French.:angry:angry:angry

(3) I'm sick of people who are uneducated about this process putting in their stupid 2 cents! I'm so sick of it. This is why I have been hesitant to tell anyone about this. I don't want them to ruin my journey into LapBand and I refuse to let them. :rain: You ain't raining on my parade.

I will just enjoy this next day and be excited about my new life. There are so many people here on LBT that have been super successful w/this and I am focused on that. No, I'm not burying my head in the sand to those that have had complications, but they're to be expected.

I've made an informed decision and that's that.

Sorry for the rant!

Chimboree, rant on. I hate it when our friends try to protect us and show concern, but only end up pissing us off! It was very insensitive of your friend. I'm sure at some point down the road, she'll realize her mistake and apologize, and return to being the supportive person you expect.

I have a post surgery question.. What did you buy food wise and medication wise (over the counter stuff) prior to sugery to get you through the first few days?

I've bought apple juice, cranberry juice, popsicles, orange juice (no pulp), jello pops, beef broth, chicken broth and veggie broth. But no meds.

I'm supposed to be on clear fluids until Sunday and then full fluids after that for 10 days.

Any suggestions on what to buy to stock up? I'm going tomorrow after work to shop.

Liquid Adult tylenol is a good idea, Kathy, and Gas-X strips for gas pain.

Thanks Auntie Phyl !!!

Chimboree, rant on. I hate it when our friends try to protect us and show concern, but only end up pissing us off! It was very insensitive of your friend. I'm sure at some point down the road, she'll realize her mistake and apologize, and return to being the supportive person you expect.

Unfortunately, I doubt it. I'm more mad at the fact that she thinks I'm that stupid. I hate for people to treat my like I'm dumb. Not to brag, but I am a very intelligent girl...I'm in a freaking dual Master's program right now and I do have a little sense. To think that I would make a MAJOR life decision w/o factoring in everything is like a slap in the face.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

You know, I'm not gonna say anything to her tomorrow about it.