Hi, I just stumbled upon this site today when I was trying to find answers to some of my lap band questions. I was just banded on April 22nd and just went to my first post-op visit this past Monday. Since I started the pre-op diet on April 12th, I had lost 28 lbs., 7lbs. post-op. My surgeon was Dr. Forrest Ringold, here in my hometown of Mobile, Alabama. Presently, the skin around my incisions is about to itch me to death and the Benadryl I've taken has made me very sleepy. Anyone else had to deal with this post-op dilema?

Banded Monday 4/28 and already my incision sites are itching me and driving me crazy. Not sure what to do either, except itch them gently. You feeling good otherwise?

Welcome and congratulations on being banded. Try some ice on the incisions. You could also call the surgeon's office and ask them since I'm sure they get inquiries all the time.

Congratulations on your band and welcome to LBT!

Thanks for the warm welcome. The itching finally subsided and I am doing much better now. I did have a problem with the large incision where my port is located though. It was draining and having a difficult time healing. The doctor prescribed me oral antibiotics and neosporin and this past Monday he said it looked like I was doing a fine job taking care of it. I'm scheduled for my first fill on May 26th, but the doc said he wanted to make sure it is completely healed before he would start filling my band. I'm crossing my fingers!

hey girl, congrats! i am in birmingham. i dont have a band date day, but i am looking forward to this journey! i hope everything goes for you great...

Thanks, good luck to you as well!