Countryheart2000

That is craziness!!! First of all ask to be numbed up prior to fill. Couldn't imagine not being! Ouch. Also u paid for ur lapband surgery to be successful and work with u as a tool. Can't help u if ur dr can't fill it properly . Maybe he was embarrassed cuz he could'nt find it and was hurting u. Soooo sorry. I would be ur own advocate and insist to get in couple of weeks. Goodluck!!!!

I think your port is on top of the muscle but under your fat. It may be difficult to find but it shouldn't be that hard. Not sure what waiting months will do accept allow you to heal more if you're really that tender at the port area. Getting stuck doesn't usually hurt that much.

I had the same problem with not being able to find it but he used the dopplar and found it. They didn't numb you before they stuck you? I couldn't imagine being stuck with that needle without being numb because they usually have to stick me 2 or 3 times before they actually find it but the middle of the port.

Even if they are wanting to do it under x-ray, you should still be able to get in way before November!!!! Be assertive and tell them you don't want to wait!

I agree with everyone about waiting till November. If you can get in sooner that would be great to help you move forward. Also the doctor might want you to heal a little more from the swelling...though it has been 4 weeks.
I didn't get my first fill until almost 2 months out, everyone is different.
Your doing great, and you have a positive attitude about it. Keep up the good work and the positive outlook!!

I do have energy but this is my first week back to work and I am tired. So trying to do that and take care of me I'm just pooped.
I will say this its been three weeks yesterday I've lost 25 lbs and its amazing about how much more I can do. This time last year if I would've went to the fair I would've died walking the other night I was able to walk the whole time except maybe to sit while my mom and aunt looked at something I didn't want to. Also I'm happy bc normally before WLS it was so hard for me to shave my legs in the shower but the other day I did that and it made me happy...it's the small things lol

Countryheart2000 it is to bad that your husband does not help.
30 years ago my wife had a hernia repair due to doing laundry and vacuuming to soon after a surgery. So the Doctor told me to do the job while she recovered. Apparently she still is not feeling any better since I am still doing the vacuuming and the laundry after all these years.

My size 22 capri's from Stein Mart are falling off of course better quality of clothing. Tonight I try on my cheap pair of jeans from Walmart size 22 and they fit, woohoo, excited. doin the happy dance.

Sorry... I hadn't finished when one of my kids bumped me!
I'm hoping seeing the Bracelet when I open the fridge or cupboards to eat will be a strong reminder to stay on the straight and narrow! And a reward for my hard work because I will be reminded of how far I have come!

Omg wat a d**k dude get a grip there just sneekers I'd like 2 put my 300 BL foot up hiss ass wat a man he really is to be horrible to a mum with her child there two makes me so angry I want 2 hurt him lol I hope he gets goneareia and his bits fall off chin up chick he's not worth another Thourt Xxx

Kace,
This is not an appropriate conversation for lbt. The reason being is that you are experiencing atypical symptoms that are not usually experienced by bandsters. It is not fair to you to have strangers (even well intentioned ones) give you advice/feedback on issues we simply are ignorant to. The reality is you need to be an aggressive patient and have your doctor draw labs, take xrays, do an upper GI whatever it takes to find the answer.
I would like to share that there is a very small percentage of people who just have zero tolerance to the band for unknown reasons. Your body could simply be rejecting the band. That is why your doctors need to start performing tests to rule out any condition that may be causing your pain. However, it is inappropriate to just accept that there is no answer and lie there in pain being nonfunctional.
If necessary, go to the ER, change primary physicians etc and be prepared to commit to appointments and exams to find the answers.
Good luck and I hope you find your answer soon

Then you need to find a new primary care doctor. What your describing could be a number of internal issues and none of them are good. You can't risk your health, you have to find a competent doctor to help you figure out what's wrong and resolve it.

if you are sick or not feeling well and are laying on floor in pain, cant get anything down
you need to go to the ER

chicken salad is like one of my favorite all time foods. I've gotten pretty good at making a healthier version. Instead of the bread I eat it as a "dip" using cucumber slices as the "chips". Works awesome and I get to feel like I'm eating a bunch when I'm really not.

Name, real or screen~Sally
Goal weight for August 31st~222
Weight on August 1st~232
Age~54 City/State~Troutdale,OR
Dietary goal for August~protein and Water daily Exercise goal for August~Increase time at the gym by 15 minutes
Personal goal for August~celebrate all NSV.
Date banded~March 13, 2013
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~30lbs
Favorite End of Summer Activity~make one last camping trip and another day at the beach.

I am so excited! I am on day day 5 of my 2 week preop diet. 3 slimfast shakes per day, with a lettuce and Tomato salad with the supper shake. It is hard, but I am hanging in there. It is hard to cook for family and not eat. I can do this! Any other bandsters with same date?

My preop diet consist of the following: 3 slim fast shakes per day. I put the can of shake in my blender with ice and i scoop of 30 gms of Protein Powder for Breakfast. I have the other shakes for lunch and supper. My doctor said it doesn't matter if I lose weight , but it is to shrink my liver before the surgery. I will be having my surgery Monday afternoon at 1:30 on August 5th. The preop diet is very hard, and takes will power. It is hard not to eat solid food, especially cooking it for the family! I am doing this, and I can not wait until Monday!

I'm feeling pretty good just exhausted, it's no joke when they say they make you walk every 2 hours even at night. I am having some gas pains around my tummy and I am very sore. I was able to drink fine this morn and I ate some puréed chicken and green Beans for lunch. It was 2oz of meat and 1/2 cup veggies and I could barely get halfway through. Not drinking with my meal was a tough adjustment. I kept instinctively reaching for the cup lol. I am soooooo happy I made this decision. It still seems so unreal.

Wondering from those of you on your pre op diet how it is going. I am on day 4 of 2 weeks. The first couple of days not bad, now I'm stressing out a little. It's hard to explain to my husband how I feel. Feeling a little frustrated.

August bandsters, how are you all going??
Anyone been banded yet? My surgery is Monday.

I feel like my husband becomes annoyed because it is all I talk about. I love that I'm not alone with this board.

I am to check in at 530 am on the 6th. Get to do Clear liquids for 2 days before surgery. I would go tomorrow if they would let me! I will post and check in after I wake up. Will look forward to hearing from other august banders as you get done! I feel like I'm going to peel away the old body to find the 'real' me! I can't wait to breathe better, have energy, and feel good about myself. You can be pitiful or powerful but you can't be both- Joyce Meyer

22 days to go! Not that I am counting ha ha! Optifast starts on the 7th of Aug and surgery on the 21st.