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I have had my Lap band since December. The past few weeks,I am sore where the Port is located in my Stomach. Has anyone had this happen to them?

I feel for you because I have the same issues. I know it is wrong when I am eating icecream or candy but can not seem to stop while it is happening.

Does anyone on this Blog come from the Andover,Ma.area? I need to find a support group fast. I am only 4 months in and already using food as an emotional crutch to some hard times. The scary thing is that It actually hurts to eat certain foods and yet I am anyway. If this is not a sign that I need help,I do not know what is. So if anyone knows of any place I can go to talk to other People who are going through what I am..I would really appreciate it. The place I got the Surgery only meets once a Month and not at a convenient time for me.

I had my first fill last week,I believe it was 4cc. I felt fine after,no issues holding down drinks and assumed I would feel some restriction when I started back on food. Not only do I feel no restriction at all,suddenly the full feeling I had before is not lasting long. I am scared that I am going to start gaining what I lost so far. Should I call the Doctor and let them know or do I just wait it out? Has this happened to anyone?

Do not get discouraged. The same thing is happening to me. I lost the most weight during the Pre op shakes. I am 6 weeks post op and the last couple of weeks,I lose a couple and then gain a couple. I was told it has to do with fluid/swelling and it will kick start soon. Good luck!

I got banded 12/21 and felt the same way last week. I was told this is normal as you feel better. I drank more water and used Jello sugar free pudding and jello for those inbetween hungry times. Also,grab a slice of turkey when you feel hungry,it helps.

I am having my first fill next week but not until early afternoon. Can I eat regular food in the morning or should I have a shake? They never told me and are very difficult to reach. Thanks!

Thank you all..it helps to know what I am experiencing is normal.

I am just into week 4 post op. Weeks 1-3 controlling eating was easy,I got full fast. All of sudden I am not feeling full and able to eat more per sitting. Seeing that part of my issue is over eating,I am getting nervous. I do not get my first fill until 2/1 and dont want to gain what I have lost. Is this normal to suddenly be able to eat more?

No,as much as I Love my Dr and the staff...the information on post op diet was very minimum. It was more about food catagories than actual foods.

I know everyone progresses differently,so wanted to see if anyone else is going through this. I am now on week 4 post op,according to my Drs I am supposed to be "starting" solid proteins. Well I started that last week and eventhrough in a couple of vegtables. I have had no issues and am tolerating everything. I eat slow,smal bites...etc and have had no problems. So should I go ahead and continue with this? I feel like I am breaking some rule but since I am not having issues would like to be able to get some veggies at least into me! Any thoughts?

I am just going into week 3 and for some reason am having tons of trouble with the food. Week 1 + 2 were smooth sailing. My Doctor is allowing me Yogerts,cream soups,cottage cheese,eggs,jello and sf pudding. It sounds like plenty to chose from....yet I am so over any milk products. (I am Lactose intolerant) Any suggestions on what to eat so I dont keep "cheating",I do not want mess this up or hurt my band.

I am only a little over a week past my surgery..however the incision on my ride side is very sore. I also feel a bump under it. Is this where the port is located?

I wanted to write this because I know before my Lap Band surgery last Friday,I spent months reviewing blogs. I really wanted to hear from patients who had the same surgery I was having,at the same place. I had my surgery last Friday 12/21/12 and could not have been more impressed with the whole process. Everyone was on top of everything,attentive and kind from the Pre-Op Nurses to the Doctors. The overnight Nurses and assistant I had were so kind and had great attitudes every time I hit that beeper! My one bad experience was the day Nurse on the day I was discharged...no personality and not on top of anything. However how can I complain when up to that point everyone was so wonderful! The staff there provides great care,are very specific on what needs to be done post-op and have not problem answering all the questions I asked. I had Dmitry Nepomnayshy and he came to see me Pre-Op and was very nice. So if your a Lahey patient and not sure if you should get this done there....you can relax and know they will take good care of you.

I had my surgery on Friday and besides them finding a Hernia,went well. I thought I would be so much more sore than this..the gas pain is no fun but can deal with it. At what point will I start to feel "normal" again?