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They put steri strips and gauze bandages over that. I was told to take the bandages off when I got home the day after surgery. I was to leave the steri strips till they fell off. But, they never did. I went back a week later for my follow up and asked since with the showering the adhesive was already black around the strips. They had also became puckered and even though I would pat dry them well. I was a little leery of water getting in and just sitting there. So, the nurse said to take them off next time I showered and gave me some adhesive remover. I did but, when I took one of them off It pulled off a little of the scab and I was petrified thinking "It's now an open would" YIKES!.. But, it closed the same day.. You might want to call them and if they give you the okay Be Careful With The Scabs..

Hello NanaRenan, GasX strips worked well for me also, Warm soups and no drinking through a straw. Good Luck to your Son.

Hello Karena, I think it's more important to make sure you get your protein in. Protein is what's going to help you heal. Try sipping on some Isopure the red punch one is really good. It has 40grams of protein in a 20oz bottle. I know 20oz. sounds like alot but, you can sip on it throughout the day. Also, take some liquid vitamins.. I think right now it's important to keep yourself well hydrated. I wish I still had that fullness.. It's the swelling in your stomach that's not letting you take in that much.. I'm starting to get hungry.. I've also been drinking some Aloe Vera to help with the internal healing.. Good Luck..

I'm with you Gen, even though it's only been 10 pounds for me.. They are not coming back. I haven't counted my calories but, that's a good idea. I'm still getting shoulder pain. I hope it goes away soon. How are you doing?

September Band List Soco 9/01/09 Amandakrangel 9/1/09 Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09 ms_Hart37 9/1/09 mosean6278 09/01/09 katklaws 09/01/09 SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09 Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09 ivy76 9/02/09 Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09 JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09 Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09 tzn (Karena) 9/8/09 mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09 amethyst_moonbowJules 09/09/09 Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09 pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09 bradybrat 09/09/09 Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09 Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09 stardustic 9/11/09 Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09 Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09 smallerj (jes) 9/16/09 Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09 Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09 Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09 MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09 Sharie3 9/21/09 Pookiemp 9/23/2009 leigna 09/24/09 Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09 Kinzie 09/28/09 Soexcited 9/30/09 waynes6 9/30/09

Done.. I'm feeling Okay.. I went to my follow up yesterday and they told me everything was good and to take of the steri-strips when I jump in the shower. I just hope there are no surprises when I take them off. I'm petrified of open wounds.. My next appointment is in five weeks for my first fill.. I can't wait.. Although I'm still not too hungry.. I can't tell if my stomach is growling or just moving gas.. Hey What If.. all this time I was just moving gas and I kept on stuffing my face...lol Ooh, I did have a near death bout with Gas..lol I posted it.. How are you doing?

September Band Dates Soco 9/01/09 Amandakrangel 9/1/09 Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09 ms_Hart37 9/1/09 mosean6278 09/01/09 ivy76 9/02/09 Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09 JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09 Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09 tzn (Karena) 9/8/09 Jules 09/09/09 Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09 pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09 bradybrat 09/09/09 Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09 Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09 smallerj (jes) 9/16/09 Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09 Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09 Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09 MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09 Sharie3 9/21/09 leigna 09/24/09 Soexcited 9/30/09

Wow you are so alert.. I was out of it for two days.. Kudos Girlfriend.. I was given the suppositories too.. However, I didn't use them and my co-payment was only 10 bucks.. Wish I could email them to you.. take care.. :sneaky:

ms_hart, What is it that you felt?? This Morning, I had a Mcdonalds sugar free vanilla iced coffee. Mother of God!! ... My stomach is still cramping up. I got the runs but, the stomach cramps are the WORST!! Ayyy... this is it.. I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel... Okay maybe I shouldn't be so dramatic but, it Huuurrrrttss!!!... Also I'm thinking of changing my name to EXXON or SHELL.. How is it humanly possible that a person can have so much Gas.. Sorry Guys if it's too much information.. Okay yesterday at the bbq they had beans and I figured it would be okay if I had a little of the juice.. I thought "there high in iron, contain protein hey it's still liquid.." I don't know if it was that or the coffee. I only sipped half of a medium cup. I have also made me some at home. As for the beans.. I'm Mexican- I've had plenty of beans and not felt this before.. What do you guys think?

Well, Welcome Aboard leigna, I think most of us felt the same way.. You'll be fine. I hope we can be here for help and support. As you can see some of us already had the procedure done and believe me.. We all made it through.. Even though some of our experiences were different we're here to share them all.. :thumbup: When you get a chance don't forget to sign our ongoing list of names and dates..

Hello bradybrat, You can get a ticker by going on tickerfactory.com.. There you can make your own. Make sure you remember your password as you will need it to update your progress. I forgot mine and had to create a whole new ticker... Okay once you create it. On the Upper, left hand corner of this page you will see UserCP, click on it and it takes you to your profile. On the left margin area click on Edit Signature. That takes you to an empty box, copy and paste your ticker there. You can also write in info, and add smileys.. Don't Forget! to hit the Save Signature in the bottom orange box.. I Hope this helps..

September 2009 Band List: Soco 9/01/09 Amandakrangel 9/1/09 Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09 JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09 Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09 amathyst_moonbow(Jules) 9/9/09 Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09 Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09 Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09 Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09 Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09 sharie3 9/21/09 Thank You Ladies.. Keep it going.. Did we ever decide on a name for us? :mad: Ginna and Jules Best of luck, We'll be rooting for you Gals.. :sad:

Blessings and Prayers to everyone that's going into surgery tomorrow.. Good Luck and we'll be here waiting to hear from you.. :thumbup: BooCakes: Congratulations!! About time! Ladies Don't Forget to sign our September Date List.. I last seen it on AmandakRangel's post #515 Post #'s are located on upper right hand corner of each post.. Remember just copy, Paste, Add your Name, Date and re-post...

Okay Guys let's start this list of dates.. Just copy, paste and add in your date then post: Soco 9/01/09

Good Luck!.. I will keep you in my Prayers.. Believe me it's not that bad.. Try going on clear liquids for the rest of the day.. Starve that liver of carbs so that it'll shrink..

Good Move Colorado..

OMG Jes, You've done so well on your pre-op diet. I'm very impressed... Good Luck! Schase: I'm sure you'll be fine if you stick to clear liquids for four days... Good Luck! Ladies, remember to take some mouth lubricant spray, chapstick and mouth wash. When you wake up from the surgery and the rest of that day your mouth is extremely dry.. I tried dissolving some ice chips and swallowing too soon and it made me nauseous.. Remember everyone is different but, it's better to be prepared. When you do start swallowing several hours after surgery it won't be much... so the chapstick will help. Also, the anesthesia leaves a most undesirable taste in your mouth and that's were the mouth wash comes in handy.. Post-op Gals if there's anything else you can add please do so, As this info would have helped me tremendously.. I only had chapstick..

Ivy, I feel the same way.. But, I have a plan. Girl don't you know as soon as I can have mushies, I'm going to puree some steak add a drop or two of A1 sauce and mmm mmm. I can't wait.. :thumbup:

Right On :thumbup: .... I'm glad to hear about your success.. I got banded 9/1/09 at 253 and am now 244.. I had bad shoulder pain due to the co2. I'm 5 days post-op and still have a little pain on and of but, It's so worth it. I'm having problems sipping since I've been a gulper for so long. So I have that Ball feeling in the stomach after I drink something. but, once the liquid goes down it goes away.. I just have to practice sipping small amounts. :thumbup:

Thank You all who contributed to my question about BM.. I'm going to try Colace and see if it does the trick. I love that we can write so candidly... Let's keep on Trackin' Forward.... There's no turning back. Also, I've noticed I can drink a little more without feeling totally full or bloated... Oh No! I hope I don't experience what they refer to as Bandsters Hell... When is that suppose to happen?

Welcome back... I read your blog... OMG you poor thing I didn't even know they could do that. Well, I'm glad you're back home and everything is okay. It's great that the doctor decided to put the band in. That would have been such a let down... Good Luck!

Welcome Back Gals, I hope your first days are good.. Cortney: I'm drinking the Isopure drinks too. I find there a little think but, tolerable. At first I couldn't drink much so I drank it straight but then I started diluting them with sugarfree kool-aid. You have to try several because I found the apple one gross.. Jolynne: You're lucky not to have the gas pain. Not everyone has it. I hope your incision feels better. I have to wait a little longer for the mushies...

Day 4 post-op: I'm moving around well. Maybe a little slow. I feel like if I walk to fast or do any abrupt movements I could open one of the incisions. School started, so I had a 9am class this morning. I found it hard to sit through the entire three hours. The desk was right were one of the incisions was. Thank God he let us out early.. I then went to my dentist office where I had a temporary crown re-cemented.. My stomach was growling something awful. I didn't drink my shake when I left the house. I calmed it down with a little Isopure mixed with Sugarfree Kool-Aid. I stopped at rite aid and picked up some colace and more GasX. This is gross but, I haven't had a bowel movement since before the surgery.. Is that normal? But, As you can see I'm feeling okay and driving out and about. I must admit I feel a little tired. I'm going to take my vitamins and a protein shake.. mmm maybe s sugar-free iced coffee..yummy

Hello Ivy, I was banded on the 1st and you're right. The gas pain is the worst.. Walking helps tremendously. My nurse said that some patients get the gas pain on the back!.. I'm glad mine was in the shoulder and stomach. I think the port incision is probably a little more sore. At least it is for me.. :sneaky: