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The Glue is basically used to hold the wound edges together so they start heal and knit without too much scarring.. the glue will just peel off by its self.. you must keep the wound Dry for as long as possible for Best results... Staples are removed with a Staple clip remover and can be a little uncomfortable but it doesnot Hurt. I have removed Many in my time as a Nurse... :smile:

Great Well Done! Are you Happy "NO REGRETS" ?? I understand it takes some getting used to... have you tried Sushi that is supposed to be healthy I just wondered if the Rice wuld go down well> ONLY SMALL PORTIONS. I have some ideas but its all about tolerating the food? perhaps drinking before the meal would help... as there would be some fluid in the stomach I know we have to chew well... Trial & Error.. every one is Different, 32Lbs great WORK though! How did you find the Surgeon, are the wounds glued Steristripped? I am concerned about the Scarring it could leave?? Cheers!

Hi Yes! I am going from Southampton on FLYBE.. Staying at Hotel Campanile Vilvoorde.. 3 Nights..Fly back 31st May. 6pm. How are you doing with your band ..have the wounds healed ok and is the port running ok? How many fills have you had?... Weight Lost? so far .. are you finding easier now food wise? Sorry for the Questions x...

OK i have not heard of this I just Booked through Bridget and got a Date.. No mention of a Taxi or Fred is He an RGN then?? I AM.

I can Understand How you Feel and you have every right in the world to feel like that! Do it for yourself noone needs to know.. There are many ways to speak of it when the weight starts to come off ..just enjoy the attention.. being FAT peoples perception of You will change, and thats all that matters to you! and being Happy!

Who is Fred? Are you going through Europesurgery.co.uk (Bridget) My Surgeon is Christian De Bruyne... No one has mentioned a Taxi to me?? No mention of a Group Talk either.. Dawnx

Oh That's Great News we are flying out at 7am so will be booking in Campanile Vilvoore same day.. when is your Op?I am Glad to there is someone Else..You are from Glasgow I see other end of the Country? We have a Meeting with Christian the same Evening I understand...To discuss any queries and Pay the Monies?? My Name is Dawn.. you can see some Pics on my profile! See You! I will leave a message at Reception. if you want to let me have your Full Name..x

Hi I got my Euro from Crown Currency and have always used them.. They give a good service to your Door... They are completely Safe and you can Order them online with any currency the greater the span of Time the cheaper the rate but it has to be over £500 min... My Daughter and I fly out on the 28th from SOUTHAMPTON Flybe and My Op 29th May.. Getting Prepared Now Will be staying at The Campanile Vilvoorde... Looking forward to it if anyone is around over these three days from 28th let me know??? Dawnx:thumbup:

Hi Just a little advice sometimes when diet is reduced it is a normal reaction for the Body to shut Down menstruation, when you get back onto solids it may well start up again, are you drinking enough?? this may help!!!

Dont worry about it ask your surgeon see what he suggests you can always give the steristrips a try providing the wound is a smaller one, I understand there are 5 wounds in all, take a look at some of the Pictures people have put online, from experience with patients they are normally ok, any probs they just peel off and possibly could be Hypo allergenic.. the glue however can be a bit "Iffy" Good Luck!:eek:

Steristrips are tiny pieces of adhesive strips that are placed across a wound in the opposite direction to hold the sides of the wound together.. 7/10 days the wound should if kept covered and Dry heal up very nicely.. Obviously if you are allergic to adhesivie, Elastoplast or similar its not for you... Staples Sutures are the only alternative Options.. But as already mentioned tend to leave a little more scarring.:laugh:

I would say then in your case SUTURES but the wounds will not heal as well as steristrips/glue, the wounds are a lot less noticeable when healed just a straight line. Sutures will leave more of a Scar, unless they use nylon continuous.. but these these tend to be used on larger gaping wounds ie Hysterectomy. Hope this Helps:redface:

I agree if the Band if used for Medical Reasons can only be a Positive thing for anyone! Why do we feel obliged to memtion it to everyone? Enjoy the attention when people see you are Losing as they surely will. I will be saying I am on the Lighter Life if asked / Low Carb which is not a lie as the Band is only a Tool to makr it more possible and permanent. Its Your choice... I have an Occupational Injury to the Lower Back, and a Weak Rt Knee. High Blood Pressure, Depression etc.. These fulfil the Criteria... So for me it is the best present I could give mysel! Be Positive!:laugh: Add I also think that Other People always want you to FAIL as this makes them feel better! just a bit of Psychology... The main thing is that you are doing it for yourself, it will improve your Quality of Life and If your Family Love you they Should Support you all the way! I would keep it to yourself....

Well you have had a operation whether its keyhole or not, you obviously have been doing too much strenuous activity and pulled inside... you must rest and not lift anything and take regular painkillers 4 hourly..1 week is early days too much too soon take it easy!:rolleyes2:

My ADVICE is to keep the wounds as dry as possible and then after a week the strips will probably come off as long as the wound is dry.. Steristrips can be removed, and wounds left open if clothing rubs just cover with cotton adherent dressing.. otherwise any infection they would be better off having a fresh dressing applied daily plus antibiotocs or alternate days and a visit to the Nurse if not already doing so.....:rolleyes2:

I would be very suprised if they used staples as its in an area that is obviusly important to a woman.. its not like being on a leg is it! I would question this at pre op Clerkrig// From experience Glue and Steristrips are the Most common form that is being used to day and is cosmetically much more acceptable.. Even Sutures (Stitches are a bit Old Hat!):rolleyes2:

I have been advised that it would be better to Lose the weight first... then have the Breast Op obviously depepnding on the reason.. ie Uplift or Reduction in Size( Augmentation) I am booking in for an Uplift in 6 months time.. my Band is due 29th May!.. Good Luck!

Its mainly because the stomache will not tolerate much esle in the first weeks Post Op.. So its like learning to eat all over again like a toddler.. you will get used to it its a slow Process but it is individual to each person what they can tolerate.. Good Luck and Dont worry! Mine is on the 29th in Belgium I am from the UK...

Hi My Name is Dawn I have just seen your Thread and am so pleased there is a meeting Group so Close to me.. I live in Southampton City.. I look forward to seeing you on 24th June I will be banded in Belgium on 29th May... Mr Christian De Buyrne, so it will be great to have some support available.. Kind Regards Dawn :scared2: