Autumn444

You are not alone! My surgery was 6 weeks ago, and my port site was painful up until about a week ago. It was as if it up an left. Which was a wonderful thing since I too went through tramendous pain with my port site just as you are. Whenever I used my abes, I would cringe in pain. Hopefully things will ease up soon for you!

Well, I think this deserves an answer of what one who is super obese goes through. I was 354lbs prior to surgery. I am also 5'5. This puts me at the super obese ratio. Never did I feel I was that big. However, When I was having my continual back problems to where I could not even turn properly to take care of my hygene without assistence with a an extra long handled lofa, or had to use towlettes around the extra roll around my tummy and groin, I had enough! I never had to get a seat extension, or any of that. But I did and still do get stares because I have a limp from have 10 hip surgeries. With the added weight, this causes my limp to be more pronounced. And I always hear people go, that pour girl... look, if only she would lose weight, she wouldnt walk that way.... There are indeed extra propblems that come with the bigger package. I am happy I got the band! I have loss a total of 43lbs since March 29, 2007... And I feel great! I still have over 160lbs to go!

The greatest lunches I have had are the South Beach Diet frozen meals. Not only are they loaded with protein, but they also taste pretty darn good. I also do the tuna cups, and fresh button mushrooms with lite ranch dressing. Very filling and easy to eat.

Hi there - The person he spoke of is me. However, I did not bend down, I sadly slipped on a wash cloth that my son neglected to pick up after his shower. I did almost a complete slip. Now, I have had 10 hip surgeries, and was not even thinking about my port ect. I was more concerned about my hips. However, once I recovered, I started my shower again, When I lifed my arms for the shampoo, that is when I felt the port pain. It was a sever burning pain. I went to the doctors and she confirmed that the left side of my port, I ripped some stitches. She said that scar tissue will correct it . No need to go back under. :-) Needless to say, since that has happend, I have taken it easy, and I have no more pain. Today is my 4 week post op. I have losed 38lbs!

Just ordered the Matrix from said link! Cant wait to try it! I have been wanting to add more Protein to my diet. Thanks so much for sharing the link and product!

Hi all - Just had a grand weekend planting another japanese wisteria... They are so beautiful when they bloom in late spring! I will be training it on an trellis in the front yard that sadly is bare... I also added to my fruit trees in the back. I just bought a lovely 4 year ild peach tree that is already blossoming. I love peaches! This will be a lovely addition. My biggest job at this time is placing my bulbs/tubs back into the ground. As some of you may have heard on the news, southern california went under a frost a couple of months ago... I had to dig up the bulbs fearing that they would be harmed by the frozen ground. Now I am back at it trying to re-entraduce them back to their homes! lol My veggie garden is under way! Over 25 greenbeans plants, half dozen tomatoe, bell pepper, and italian squash, peas, and watermelon are all thriving! There is nothing better!I love this time of year!

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Hi Sweet - I was banded on March 29, 2007. On Thursday, it will be 4 weeks post op. I have losr 38lbs so far. VERY fast. The pain however is still lingering. I sadly also had a slip and fall that split a few of my stitches just last week which caused even more discomfort. I think we all heal differently. My doctor told me that a lot of the pain is do to nerves that are on the mend and also the movement one makes stretches and causes discomfort. I hope all goes well for you. Good luck with your LapBand journey! Please keep us posted! and WAY TO GO on the weight loss!

I am already 3.5 weeks postop, and have done wonderfully. As for family, my mother in law had the gastric bypass and eats more food than I ever thought one with such surgery could hold. So, needless to say, when I messure my food ect, it makes her feel like I am trying to show her up! Problems with family can be jaw dropping at times. We just can do what we can do and be happy with the pounds melting away! You are doing so great! Keep us up to date! Love your post!

I bought a pill crusher at walmart of a little over 3.00. It works great with the pills I need to crush!

It really depends on many factors... Such as if you lose it very quickly and your skin has a hard time catching up. Most people lose their weight in their upper region of their body first. Face, neck, shoulders, and breast. You might want to ask your doctor his/her opinion.

I am not happy about this new layout. I was happy with how things were prior. Not only am I having a problem navigating, I am also having a problem editing my post. This is most annoying! I sure hope they correct the bugs in the system soon. Or at least take our comments into account!

Hi all, I spoke to my surgeon about this subject as well.... She said that it really does depend on ones body type and frame. I dont ever remember being at a normal weight. I have always been overweight. However, I was surprised to learn that I am actually a small frame. So I am going to shoot for 140lbs. I am 5'5 and just over 300lbs right now. I dont think this is unrealistic. It is my goal, and if i dont get there, I wont be sad. I am happy with the now 38lbs I have lost in 3.5 weeks! I am a winner either way!

I tend to shop at Lane Bryant, Torrid, The Avenue. However, I have so many clothes ranging from 26/28 at my largest which was right before banding, to size 16 which I didget down to in 2005 right before I traveled to back home to Ireland. Came back to California, dropped my low carb diet, and put on all the weight back plus some. Cant wait to be down to a 16 again! God I love my band!

No... they said the scar tissue will adhear to the port and secure it. ONLY IF I TAKE GREAT CARE! so the Dr. says! lol. Yes, it was scary when he told me that. And yes, the first thing out of my mouth was, Do I have to go under again for you to fix it? She said no. Thank God! So needless to say, I have to make sure I dont break the rules of , Bending, formal exercise <other than walking>, picking up anything over 10lbs, and also to try and stabalize my stomach when I cough, sneeze, ect. So far so good. I had to really good days this week, but today I am feeling pain again. I went to the garden shop with my husband today, and walked for hours picking out plants for my back yard, I didnt pick anything up, but the walking wore me out. Time for a lite nap :-)