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Most of my steri strips came of shortly after the first week. I had one that hung on for several days after the rest and after it cam off I had a big welt(?) where it had been taped above the incision. Kristin

I have never heard of anyone dying during this surgery and after having gone through it I have to say it wasn't any worse than having my wisdom teeth removed during surgery. In fact, I think the teeth hurt more. Kristin

We all fall, you just have to forgive yourself, build your resolve and make a committment not to do it again. Do a little extra exercise as penance. Remember how much it cost (financially, emotionally, physically, etc.) to get the band and how bad you would feel if you messed it up. Good luck with your first fill. Kristin

I was banded on Dec 13th, would love to communicate with other Dec. bandsters. Kristin

I made this to eat while on full liquids, it turned out really good. Poblano Potato Soup Ingredients 1 poblano pepper 1/2 med. onion diced 1 clove garlic pressed 1 can of chicken broth 3 yukon gold potatoes cubed 4 cups of 1% milk 1 tablespoon oil salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper to taste. 1. cook poblano pepper on all side until skin is black, place it in container with lid and let it steam for a while, peel the skin off, remove seeds and stem and dice. Set aside. 2. Heat oil over high in a large pan (I used dutch oven). Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is done. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and cumin, cook for another five minutes. (Reduce the heat) 3. Add the chicken broth and the milk. cook for 30 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and serve, or if you are like me and can't have the chunks blend in the blender in small batches. Guestimated Nutrition Information 1/2 C serving 85 calories, 3.2g fat, 14.7g Carbs, 5.4g protient