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As of today, I'm down 20 pounds from my pre-op weight! Woo hoo!! Just hoping it continues to go down when I start mushies this Thursday - two weeks after being banded.....

Mine is in the upper left quadrent of my stomach, about 3" above my belly button. I can feel the port under my skin. Yucky. My understanding is that the largest incision is where they put in the band and near where they place the port. Mine's still red and tender, almost two weeks after surgery.

I had soup for the first time last Thursday and I swear it was the best thing I've ever tasted! I was banded on 4/21 and on liquids only for a week. I wasn't very hungry at first, but now I'm so sick of protein shakes and so thankful that I can at least have soup! I move on to mushies this Thursday and I. can't. wait!!! I can't eat "regular" food until week 6. So far I've lost 18 pounds, so it's all worth it to me!

I started adding soup and yogurt to my protein shake regimine today - woo hoo!!. I, too, am SO sick of protein shakes! My doctor has such a strict food progression plan... I can't eat "regular" (non-chopped/mashed) foods until week 6! I am so excited for mushies next week, although I'm really not that hungry. Just eating real food will be great.

I was banded on 4/21 and I have had that exact same thought! I've also had some issues with pain and possible infection at my port site, so that hasn't helped at all! As I stood in my kitchen crushing up a huge antibiotic tablet, I can tell you that I wish I could just take that thing with a big glass of water!! If my infection does not clear up and they have to remove my port, I might have them remove the whole thing. While I knew all the risks, this was certainly not what I thought it would be! I'm hoping that once I've recovered from surgery and am off the liquid diet, I'll feel differently. Good luck!

I was also banded on the 21st and I am not feeling so great, either. I have the start of an infection ("maybe," they said) at my port site and it has been extremely tender since surgery. I'm actually moving around a little better today, but it still is very, VERY uncomfortable. My surgeon said pain at the port site it expected. I'm also really tired b/c of the liquid diet and hope my energy picks up tomorrow when I can start adding soups, yogurt, etc. Last night I started with the left shoulder pain, too. Great! Probably because it was my first day back to work and I generally sit at my computer all day. I have to admit, this is not the type of recovery I thought I'd have.... I just hope the issue at my port site resolves itself soon.

I went to see my doctor today b/c my port site has been bothering me so much and he said it "might" be infected. I'm now on antibiotics for 7 days and need to go back in a few days to see how it's doing. It was very bruised after surgery, so he isn't sure if it's the redness that comes after brusing or an infection. I'm SO bummed out. It does hurt a lot still. Just thinking good thoughts that antibiotics resolve the issue. It's been red since the hospital and I told the nurse and the fellow who saw me afterwards about it, but they weren't concerned. Grumble. Just hoping this goes away!!!

I was banded on 4/21 and have lost 11 pounds so far. I am really, REALLY sick of Protein shakes! Angela

Thanks very much!

To PP, can you do a combo of protein shakes to get in your protein? I'm on liquids and protein shakes only, as well, but only until next week when I can add yogurt and pureed soups. I was banded on 4/21. I'm also a bit weak/tired and still very sore. I dont' think I could manage on only two shakes a day! I have like 4-5 to get in all that protein! (81 g is my target) .

My fellow April 21st bandsters - do you have one incision that's much bigger than the others? I have one that is about 2.5 or 3 times larger than the others. I'm assuming it's near or at my port site. And it still hurts like crazy, especially when I stand up! Anyone experiencing this? Everything else feels fine, but that one is giving me lots of trouble. I was hoping to go back to work tomorrow, but looks like I'll be "working" from home instead... Thanks, Angela

My surgery was the 21st - all went well and I'm glad it's over! I'm still a bit sore, but feeling better today. Just trying to get in all my Protein, which is tough right now. Glad everyone is doing well! Angela

My doc said no exercise other than walking for the first six weeks. I haven't started yet other than walking around the house and stuff since I'm still really sore. I'm going to try to start next week. Angela

Hi, I was also banded on the 21st! Surgery went well and I had a hernia repair. My first night in the hospital was a little rough and my port site hurt more than I expected. I went home yesterday and I'm feeling ok. Still very, VERY sore on the left side, though. When you all stand up, do you feel like your stomach is really tight and sore? I'm not hungry at all right now and have to force myself to have enough Protein. It's tough to get all that liquid in! In the hosptial I had an Opti Source shake and it was GOOD! I'm going to order some of those to mix it up a bit. Right now I'm using EAS and Oh Yeah shakes, which are okay, but it will be nice to get a little variety. I wish I liked the clear Protein drinks, but I don't. I'm going to get a few new ones to try and then cut them with Water. Hopefully that will help! When I was weighed right before going into surgery, I had lost 14 pounds on my pre-op diet. Woo hoo! I have about 100 more to go..... Angela

I'm on my pre-op diet (two Protein shakes a day and one meal) and am feeling pretty good. I cheated a little the other night and had veggie Soup and three bites of lasagne for dinner and felt so gross the next morning. It's kind of amazing how quickly your body adjusts to the shakes.... I'm on a clear liquid only diet the day before surgery. That should be a fun day! I met with my surgeon last week and I love him. I'm still really nervous, though. REALLY nervous! I like hearing everyone's stories - makes me feel a bit better. Glad everyone's doing well! Angela