Incredible Shrinking Man

Beef jerky for a snack in between meals really stops hunger pains and is full of protein. It comes in many flavors and is really tasty and satisfying. Walmart brand teriyaki is awesome and inexpensive. Try it.

Hi Jess, I have been reading alot of posts on this subject and I think we will be OK. I think it's just part of the healing process. I personally am paranoid about everything that feels funny though because I just dont know what to expect. Good Luck with your weight loss.

Definitely have to find a new way to get up from sitting position. I think you are exactly right though. I think I strained the muscle a bit. I put an ice pack on and itis feeling much better. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the well wishes. I think I just got up wrong as i am feeling better today. No fever, no redness and cool to the touch. many things to learn on this journey.

Thanks for your reply. I just wanted to be sure this was not an infection or something. I will follow that advice.

I was banded on August 24th, married with 2 kids ,starting weight 513 and have lost 38lbs so far.

This is my first post as a new bander. I had surgery 9 days ago and everything was feeling great. Starting this evening I am having pain at the port site while getting up from a sitting position. I know my port is sewn in and it feels like the muscle beneath is pulling, maybe on a stitch. If anyone has experienced this please let me know if this normal during healing as I am paranoid about any unusual feelings.