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I'm still hairy

Pianoman

By Pianoman, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Pianoman    0

Pianoman
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This probably hasn't crossed the mind of many female bandsters, but doesn't the hospital shave around the banding area prior to the procedure? I thought they did with most operations? (never been under the knife before this, so excuse my ignorance)

I've the same hairy stomach I've always had... I can hardly see where they've operated through a mat of curly hair.

Andy

P.S. Sorry if I put you off your Breakfast.< /p>

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the best me    6

the best me
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hehe, no breakfast yet! I dunno. I know there is one fella herer who managed to get his nipple nicked by the shaving razor the nurse used...OUCH! But it apparently healed up fine. And I think they shaved because of the sticky EKG or whtever thingy's they use...so, I guess I'm not much help. I'm assuming you have some type of scars underneath the rug?

Thanks for the smile this morning!!

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Pianoman    0

Pianoman
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Thanks for your input, Kathy...

You're right, my Austin-Powers-style chest wig more than adequately covers the new scars I've recieved.

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alatina    1

alatina
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You're right, my Austin-Powers-style chest wig more than adequately covers the new scars I've recieved

Think Ill fast thru lunch also-lol:beard

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giveyouthemoon    4

giveyouthemoon
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Well that's one of the great things about this site...we can be so....honest.

I guess I'm surprised to hear you didn't get shaved. I also thought that was normal. In the spirit of sharing too much, I have a little bit of baby fine hair on my tummy and THAT got shaved.

And yes, the nicked nipple of bobalooey is now legendary.

Read and weep:

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8033

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Pianoman    0

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hahhahahahahaha i just read this!!! sooo funny!!!

Andy you made my day!!!

You've already made my day, Pink Mary!

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Bobalooey    0

Bobalooey
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Check out to see if they shaved your back instead. They may have "gone in through the rear"! My belly hair is finally getting back to normal and my "now legendary" nipple has a permanent scar on it and it points upward! Not cool on a guy.

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DeLarla    22

DeLarla
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Would you post a naked picture for us to see what you're talking about?

I love the funny men around here. You guys need to start more threads. Go check out my Fun Threads for ideas, then start some man humor around here! You made my day, too!

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Pianoman    0

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Would you post a naked picture for us to see what you're talking about?

I love the funny men around here. You guys need to start more threads. Go check out my Fun Threads for ideas, then start some man humor around here! You made my day, too!

I could post a naked picture, but I guarantee it would put you off your milk(!)

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Pianoman    0

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It means the site would be so unpleasant as to make drinking milk impossible. (no, I never understood that particular expression, either).

Hope that's cleared things up... Personally, I'm more confused than ever.

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