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All - My sugery was Tuesday. My doc said I could take off the gauze and tape after 48 hours. I was told to leave the steri strips alone and just wash the areas thoroughly each day. Should I leave them on a little longer?

Hi All - I had my band put in on Tuesday around noon. I have to say, I am certainly not feeling as good as I would like. It feels like there is a constant knot in my stomach. Is this hunger or am I still swollen. Yesterday my stomach felt misearable although the incisions only have mild tenderness surrounding them, I am really suprised by how crappy my stomach feels. I have been walking around the house to make sure I move around and then I sit or lie down to watch tv. Does anyone have suggestions or imput. HELP

I too was badned on the 29th. The gas pains are getting much better, but the belly still hurts. I am trying to get these liquids in but it is tough - I feel really full and don't feel like drinking.

Hi All - My surgery is cheduled for Tuesday. I was on vacation the past 10 days so I really didn't think about it much, but now that I am home I am totally scared. I know in my heart that this is the right thing to do for me, but yet I keep asking myself am I doing the right thing. I have been over weight my entire life - so this will be a huge lifestyle change for me and I really need it. I am sure there are many people out there who felt the same way right? Like why do I have to do this? Why can't I just do it on my own??? Any thoughts?

Hi All - Just wondering if anyone out there felt bloated or swollen and for how long after surgery. I am 2 days out and I feel like I want to burb, but nothing comes out. I am feeling uch much better today though.

is this gas pain? I feel like my entire body got hit by a truck. I woke up with it so what else could it be. Suggestions, comments - ways to help. Please.

All - Tomorrow is the big day at noon. I have been on liquids today am I am so hungry now. I was fine all day really, now that I am home I am starting to get a head ache from being so hungry. I am going to have some more surgar free Jello in a bit. I am not really nervous about the surgery itself, just bout life afterwards. I know this is all for the best so I am thinking positive. Any last minute words of advice?

All - I saw the dietician yesterday - she faxed the paperwork to my doctor this morning and I got the call at 4:00 today saying they got approval from the insurance company. I have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. I had heard that they were quick - Now I am just nervous - I am scheduled for surgery on April 29th after I return for Disney with the family. WOW.......:redface:

Hello All - I am super excited to get banded on April 29th. (scared as well). Here is what I need your help with. I have a weddiing on Mother's Day, which is May 11th. At that time I will still be on Phase I which is Clear liquids. Now I how can I go to this darn wedding??? The problem is I really have to though..... No eating, no drinking alcoholic beverages & I still might be soar so I am not going to be cutting up the dance floor like I normally would. What can I say though?? I have no intentions of telling any of these people at this point in time. I hate putting myself in this type of position, but my health and my life come first. Should I tell a white lie ??? Not go??? This is a big fancy sit down wedding. HELP!!!:biggrin:

Did you have your surgery yet? I am also going to Dr. Bertha

Hi All- I have been reading quite a bit these days and I have some thoughts I would like to share. I am pretty far along with my preparations for surgery. I am scheduled for April 29th, which is right around the corner and besides that I will be on vacation next week with my family. Here's where I am at - I am scared about the surgery. I know I can do it, but on the other hand I am worried about all the food that I will have to give up. Quite frankly - I love food. I know I have to do this though and I know it has to be a life change. As much as I love food, I hate feeling uncomfortable. I am very self conscious about my body image and have been for years. I have only told a select handfull of people about the surgery - I didn't even tell my entire family because as we all know, some of the thin people will simply not understand. I am embarrassed & ashamed because I can't do it myself. Does anyone else feel that way? My wife is very supportive and thinks I have nothing to be ashamed of. I will propbably tell more people afterwards, but I don't want to hear the negative opinions right now. I don't even think my in-laws will understand. Let me know what you think. Thanks