Chris410

Ok. I posted awhile back about having pinkness/redness around my port. It's not the incision, it's where the actual port is. I went to my surgeon and he said that it doesn't look concerning and for me to keep an eye on it. It's getting any better or worse. It actually fluctuates. Its not painful or itchy. I am supposed to have my first fill in 1 1/2 weeks and if it's not gone, I have to reschedule. Anyone else ever heard of such a thing? I am not having any other issues.

Ok so I am 4 weeks postop and have been working out this last week and a half (got clearance from dr). I was on the elliptical the other night and I started feeling this weird uncomfortable feeling in my a diaphragm area with each breath. It's sticking around a little and can feel it when I take a deep breath, bend over,and right after eating. Any thoughts on what it could be or what I did. Not too worried, more curious than anything.

I really like Dr. Shayani. He seems really helpful and actually cares about his patients after follow -up.

Ok, so I am 3 weeks postop and have been told by my surgeon to avoid carbs and do Atkins. Most of the time it's not a big issue. The past couple days I have started working out. After my workout I get really hungry and crave carbs really bad. Anyone have any thoughts on why this would be and have any suggestions?

An inch below my port incision, where my port is, the skin is a pinkish color and tender. The tenderness has been there for a few days, but the pink skin just started today. I emailed my surgeon a picture and he said that he was not too concerned but to keep an eye on it and if it seems to get worse, come in to see him. Has anyone else ever had this? I was banded 7/27.

Cminch...that's pretty good. How are you feeling? Dino, same surgeon as me. I really like him. He is very attentive. Everything go well for you?

I am 17 days post op. The first 4-5 days I was sore (obviously from my body going through surgery) but after that everything started feeling normal. The last two days, i have been having a lot of sensitivity at the port site and can feel it when laying a certain way or getting up from a chair or bed. Its not painful, just uncomfortable. Is this normal? Is it just because it's healing?

I had mine done at Bolingbrook Adventist. How about you. I'm down 27 so far.

Hey everyone. I was banded 7/27 and doing good so far. Really would like to have a buddy/ mentor to keep me accountable.

Ok...that makes sense. Thanks guys. Its not as sensitive today.

Ok, so I was banded on 7/27. About a half to one inch down from my port incision, there is some tenderness and the skin is firm to the touch. Is that where my port is that I am feeling or could it be a hernia?

I was banded on 7/27. My surgeon had me do liquids for 1 week. When I went in for my follow -up on my 7th day, he told me he wanted me to get used to my band and get to know it. He told me to experiment but stick to protein, and avoid carbs and only zero calorie liquids. I have been doing exactly what he said. I have lost 24 pounds. I have had no bloating, nausea, gas, nothing. Every surgeon is different. I went with the one who banded a few people I know and they were very successful without any complications. They went on and on about how much individual attention they get from him. I see what they mean. I have never met a doctor who gave me their cell, pager, and personal email. He's not bad on the eyes either...lol

Thanks. It did go away after awhile. Just getting used to it all I guess. I lost 21 lbs since the surgery and just really don't want to gain it back.

I was banded over a week ago. I am not eating just because I can. I am eating descent size portions but feeling hunger while eating and even for awhile after and just grinning and bearing it. I thought for the first couple of weeks there was swelling that gave some restriction. I am just not used to feeling hunger before, during, and after eating.

I am perplexed. Today is my first day of eating real food. I feel hunger pain. I eat some pretty descent size portions, but even after eating still feel hunger pain. I never had that even before the surgery. My problem prior to the surgery wasn't as that it took alot to satisfy me. The problem was I kept eating because it taste good. Also, what's with the weird feeling in my side after eating?