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Was banded Oct 19th.... I have strips originally put on and no staples. They have a clear sticker over them. I was told to let them fall off on their own. But I have taken off two so far. One was itchy and irritating the skin, the other is higher up on my stomach and rubbed off by my bra. I have placed a large band aid over this one. Seems just fine so far. Cleaning them with bactine and neosporin everyday. I am keeping the rest on to prevent scaring.

That is so true... I wasn't instructed to do much prior. Then kept reading people's posts and blogs and they say they had diets before hand. Just checking to make sure I didn't miss anything. So you are banded on Oct 16th?

I am getting banded on Oct 19th! Crazy how time goes by. I am kinda nervous but overall excited about it. Don't know what to expect or how I will feel, which is the hard part for me. Is it standard that there is a 2 week liquid diet prior - or is that if you have a higher BMI? I wasn't told to do that. Mmmmm? I will be thinking of you guys too!