irishrose

Nah Monkey, I know you agree with me, I just had to make a comment about washing my incisions! You're going to make everyone think I don't shower!!! :sneaky: :smile2: j/k I know my tape was different but I still hated them, just trying to get sympathy for it. hehe. I actually did pull a couple off when they were halfway off, they made my skin itch. You know, I wish these docs would all get together and decide what works the best and have ONE standard! :biggrin: Kind of like the pre and post op diets. :girl_hug:

LouLou, It could be infection, or it could not. My only suggestion was to contact your doctor before doing anything. If they say to scrub it, great! I was told to clean my incisions too but not scrub them. I was also told to leave the tape on until it fell off on it's own (believe me, I hated that! :girl_hug:) Each doc is different and since I cannot see your incision, that is my suggestion. Have a great evening!

I would suggest calling your doctor. I was told not to scrub my incisions at all but to just let soap cascade over them. I had "yellowish" stuff too and that was the start of a scab. I would definitely call your doc if you are worried.

I should be able to go to all foods on Tuesday since I will be 4 weeks post op. I seem to get hungrier when I am at work. I haven't eaten today yet and I am fine. Go figure! Like I said, I am impatient and want to be on the losing side now and not wait for healing. :embaressed_smile:

Hi Gina, I got my first fill on my 2 week follow up (2 weeks ago). I am starting to get hungry more often. I seem to do fine with not eating too much at a meal, but I get hungry within a few hours. I am also struggling with not drinking after the meal. I can make it throught the meal without drinking but it's hard afterward. I have my 4 week appt. on Tuesday and I should be able to get another fill then. I am frustrated also so I completely understand. I am impatient and want to be perfectly restricted NOW!!! :embaressed_smile: I also am still restricted on what I can eat and I am getting bored. I haven't got on the scale since my 2 week appt. I don't want to get too depressed if I haven't lost.

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't responded, my computer went down and my in house (DH) IT tech had to build me a new one. :-) Dottie - I am very happy that I have a doctor that is aggressive with fills. He asked me if I wanted one on my 2 week checkup and I got a 2cc fill. My 4 week checkup is next Tuesday and he will do another if I need one. I am struggling with getting hungry soon. I am fine and don't eat too much at a meal, but then am hungry about 2-3 hours later. Jenean - Have you had a fill yet? What kinds of stuff are you eating? I thought it would be a little easier to choose but since I haven't been cleared for veggies, basically mushies, I feel I eat WAY too many carbs. Which probably leads to the early hunger. Hopefully I can go to real food Tuesday! Gina!!! Where in SA are you? Where were you banded? I had my surgery at the new Foundation Bariatric Hospital on Huebner. It was very nice! How are you doing so far? Have you had a fill? Thank you for all the responses! I hope we can help motivate each other and all of us make it to goal! God Bless! Amy

Hello! My name is Amy and I am 33 years old. I moved to SA from Oregon in September of 2008. I am happily married with a 4 year old (5 this month:eek:) boy. As I stated in the title, I have 250 MORE pounds to lose. I started at a highest weight of 464 and now weigh about 430. I have lost about 14 lbs since my surgery date on August 26th. I have been studying lap band for a couple of years now but it's a whole different story once you are banded! I also have fibromyalgia which is going to be a challenge for me when it comes to exercise. I think this buddy program is great and hope one day I can be a mentor when I have reached goal!

Poopyhead! :thumbs_up::shades_smile::teeth_smile: Sorry, couldn't resist! I just thought it was way appropriate for a DS poopy thread! LOL Dinky Chickendoodle, nice to meet ya'll!

Hi Roheryn! Heading off to the hospital now! Good Luck to you too! Can't wait to be banded, I'll check back when I am up to it and let y'all know how I am doing. :thumbup:

Hello All, I am scheduled to be banded tomorrow (8/26) in San Antonio, TX! I am very excited andnot really nervous yet, I hope I don't get that way.:smile2: I have been researching lap-band for about 3 years now and was planning on going to Mexico if I could ever save the money. The Lord blessed me with a new job that PAYS for lap band, so less than a year later, here I am!!!! Surgery is scheduled for 3:00pm. Congrats to everyone who has already been banded! Irishrose

Just to add, I got my surgery date and it is next Wednesday (8/26)!! Gotta keep bugging them until they get you a date!! :cursing:

I did and they approved me in 3 days. I called the doc's office the day they approved me and bugged them to call the insurance and have the approval letter faxed instead of waiting to get it in snail mail. Should here Monday of my surgery date which should be end of August of 1st week of September. I know it's an old cliche' but "squeaky wheel gets the grease". :-) I wouldn't wait around to hear from anyone, I used to work for an insurance company, I know how they drag their feet. BTW, this is my first post in about a year! :-)

Thank you for the posts!! Anotherme, thanks for the websites. I have been going to monster.com. The Texas workforce site was great! Bswint, thanks for the information. When you say rent is much higher, what do you mean? I currently pay $1012 for a 3 bedroom townhouse. Why are you partial to SA? What about Austin? I personally feel SA is better but want an opinion of someone who has actually been there! Also, I am in the payroll field. Have been doing payroll for over 9 years. The jobs I have seen are only slightly less in pay than I am making here. SO, if I can get one of those jobs, then I will be set. One thing that I think might be a challenge is someone wanting to interview me knowing they will have to wait a few weeks so I can give notice and move. :rolleyes It is looking like my husband will have quite a few opportunities. He missed out on the transfer with his company. However, he really doesn't want to continue doing that the rest of his life (he works for Toyota as a driver). He is a computer guy and there seems to be quite a few opportunities for tech guys. He does not have a degree and it is required here where you can use experience over in SA instead. He's been working on computers for 20 years. Why did you move to Houston? Do you mind if I PM you and talk get some more info? Amy