bandit31

Congrats on your journey.. You will be so pleased as you go down this path. Just walk and stay on your plan and you will lose.. it's slow.. about 2 lbs per week, but this time, it will stay off... unlike dieting. Hang in there and let us know how you are doing.. Bandit

Thanks for starting this thread..I was banded on July 19. I'm doing fine other than the The pain I have been experiencing since day one. My port is on the left side, left of the belly button. I'm sure it is a small port, but it feels like a small saucer. When I bend over of move, it is painful. I have a high pain tolerance, but his is ridiculous . I won't be able to do much exercise in this Kind of discomfort. My last appointment is Wednesday. Then I'm on to regular foods. So if I can't convince him how bad this feels, I don't know what to do... Please , I anyone out here can help me, please tell me what to do.. Thanks so much, Bandit 31

I do 1 scoop 3 times per day..more scoops won't hurt you but watch what you add to it.. I used keifer pourable yogurt and fagee Greek yogurt . Lost of good protein..good luck!

I got banded on Monday. My doctor wants me to get in 80 - 100 ounces down.. wow.. thats hard.. but still trying. I have not been nauseated. Did your doctor fill you when you had your surgery or did he leave it open to allow for swelling? I would without a doubt call the office and see what they say. You don't want to end up in the hospital again. Let us know how you are doing.. Bandit31

Hi everyone, Just got banded yesterday.. Wow.. not bad at all. Today, my port site is sooooreeee.. hard to get up and down and can't really find a comfortable chair. I hadn't expected to have pain in that port site .. but it's only when I get up .. Drinking 6 oz every hour and recording it... Hubby has all 3 cups lined up for me to drink.... What a guy! I hope eveyone is doing well. I know when this pain and gas goes away, it will be so great.. Can't wait for that day! Thinking about you all.. till tomorow...

I am new to the forum.. Tomorrow is the big day.. honestly, I think I'm doing ok... but I'm a low BMIer and feeling guilty that it's come to this.. but glad that there is hope for me.. I haven't told my friends, because they would lecture me about diet and exercise.. who hasn't already done that!!!!!! ? Thanks for all the great information and this time tomorrow.. I will be on the road to a more healthy life .. Bandit31