Mark myself before surgery?

[girlinnyc 0]

What does anyone who's been banded think about my putting some kind of mark on myself where my waistline (of clothing) is and where my bra hits me?

I have heard a few people say that they are somewhat uncomfortable after surgery because incisions or port sites are being hit exactly where their clothes waistband is.

Has anyone else had this? done this? talked about it with surgeon?

Many thanks for your responses!

[DrewsLou 3]

I would discuss this with your doc BEFORE surgery!

[Mommy0105 0]

I agree with DrewsLou... definitely check with your doctor first. I might imagine marking yourself before hand might interfere with sterilization. My doctore was very specific about showering the morning of surgery to help with just that, but maybe the doctor has special surgical markers.

My port hit at my waistline, but I do not recall it causing any discomfort. Looser clothing would probably help.

I see your surgery is scheduled for the 8th. A very lucky day! (My daughter's birthday) - Good luck to you!!!!!

[Carlene 12]

What does anyone who's been banded think about my putting some kind of mark on myself where my waistline (of clothing) is and where my bra hits me?

I have heard a few people say that they are somewhat uncomfortable after surgery because incisions or port sites are being hit exactly where their clothes waistband is.

Has anyone else had this? done this? talked about it with surgeon?

Many thanks for your responses!

My surgeon has all his patients do this, except the guys only have to do one mark - the waistline...LOL

[MarySue33 0]

Another thing I did...on the advice of my cousin who is a surgical nurse was to write the words 'lap band' with a marker on my stomach just below my boobs. I had a very irrational fear that the doc would 'forget' I was in for lap band surgery and would do a gastric bypass instead. I told her (RN cousin) about my fears and she did not help any -- she told me that it was a wise idea, as mistakes are made all the time. I felt kind of silly doing it, but she told me they are used to it.

[girlinnyc 0]

i figure a little permanent marker writing can't hurt.

[mamasharones 0]

Gosh I wish I would have thought about it before surgery. My most painful incision is right where my jeans would lay on my waist line and I have one at the top dangerously close to my bra line (thank god for no wire bras!) I think it's a good idea.....I'm wearing maternity pants for now...but I only have one pair....and they have a stain :cry