Mandajo111

I got a card with my box. You can order a permanent one from lapband.com. It's free.

I haven't experienced it but it might be something going on with your port. Call your dr ASAP!

He put in 1.5 cc's and I had 4 in from the beginning. I'm at 5.5 in a 10 cc band. I definitely feel tighter now I guess it's kinda wait and see what's bearable. I got some soft food down yesterday.

Hello, I'm from Jax and love my surgeon, Dr. Pinnar. Down 32 pounds total.

Is it normal to burp a lot after a fill?

Thank you. Had a little soreness last night but I'm getting my shake down good.

Keep up the good work!

Wow, this was great! Thanks for sharing!

Right back at ya! Keep on keepin' on :-)

It took me a couple of weeks before I found it, but mines near my belt line. Luckily, I hate belts! :-)

Good luck! Just had my first too. Sounds like you're doing great :-)

I'm flying next week, has anyone had a problem with the scanners? I do keep my card in my wallet, so hopefully, I won't. I'm just worried about being embarrassed, I guess.

I'm super excited and had a good visit with my doc today, he was thrilled with my progress. I was so relieved, I'm happy with how I've been doing but it was nice to have the confirmation. Hope I take the fill well!

Phew, thanks for the posts! I'm 5 weeks post surg and went water skiing yesterday. Had a couple good wipeouts and a total blast!

Is anything off-limits? For example, water skiing, bungee jumping, activities that jostle you around?

I had band and hernia repair on 5/31 and the chest pain finally got better about 5 days ago. It's more occasional now but was constant for a good 10 days after surgery. Hang in there.

I'm 2 weeks post-op and tummy bloating is getting better but still there. I've been wearing dresses to work. Today I wore pants but unbuttoned them and folded it in, luckily they stayed up with the zipper!

Thanks for all the responses. I'm a newbie, so it's interesting to see how something's work for some and different things for others.

Do you count protein shakes as one of your 3 meals per day or can they be supplemental to them if needed?

Dannon has a "diabetic friendly" yogurt I found at Publix (I live in the south). Low sugar and low carb and small cups :-)

Thanks, I've been using lotion around but no on the area and I was thinking about taking some benadryl. Thanks, I was starting to feel like a freak, lol.

Probably sounds weird but my tummy is super itchy! Surgery was 5/31. I still have 2 Steri strips in place and blotchy red marks around them and where the others were. Anyone else have a problem?

I've considered chewing and spitting it out, too, so you aren't alone. 11 days post-op and did 7 days liquid pre-op. Can't wait for a little cube of cheese or something!!!

I got my band and hiatal hernia repaired 5/31. Still having a lot of chest pain. I'll try the gas x, thanks for the tips.