Lizzytish11

Also had surgery on the 30th. Most of my pain is in the larger incision where they took the stomach and band out. Remembering to drink an ounce every 15 minutes is my biggest challenge. I can start Protein Shakes tomorrow.

Also had surgery on the 30th. Most of my pain is in the larger incision where they took the stomach and band out. Remembering to drink an ounce every 15 minutes is my biggest challenge. I can start Protein Shakes tomorrow.

I'm so glad someone brought this up! I've been having a very heavy period since banding eight days ago. Two weeks early. I have pcos so I think the band is going to really help it.

I am so glad that I am not the only one freaking out about this. I have always had a thick luxurious head of hair. I am shedding so much hair that I am not sure why I am not bald yet. I was banded exactly three months ago. I eat so much better and so much more Protein than before the banding. I am going for a folate and B12 test in the morning. I thought I was on good Vitamins from GNC but maybe it is not good enough. I didnt even take a Vitamin before the banding! What vitamins are you all on?

I am about 2 months post op. I had my first fill on Monday 7/8. The doc had to poke around a bit, and then got in the port "to the side" she said. Extracted all the Fluid, about 3cc's and added that back plus 3.
So all is well. Eating now back to regular food, nothing getting stuck doing well with all of that. However…on that side near the port when I am exercising it hurts a bit when I breathe deeply while walking/walking really fast not really a jog as yet.
I just wanted to reach out and see what opinions are. The doc did say I might be a little sore, but it's a strange tight feeling in the muscle there, not really at the port site itself but a bit lower.
I don't want to hurt myself, and I also don't want to lose the momentum of going to the gym and getting a little fitness started either.
Your advice is welcome.

Thanks guys! I made it through the BBQ and everybody was nice enough to not swim because of me. I have a wonderful family. It was still tough to watch everyone eat ribs and drink beer while I ate my 1/2 cup of egg salad puréed. I held strong though.

Si excited but scared. Any advice? I've lost 24.4 lbs from my banded date! Yay me!

Just want to tell you guys that the lap band is doing great for me! I'm so glad I did the surgery! Was banded sept 2012 . I hope everyone else is doing good!

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Feel better ladies. BTW, that was my nickname as a little girl...Lizzytish. It brings a smile to my face to see another Lizzytish out there.

I feel you guys on the scale. I think I am going to ban myself from it for the first few weeks until my 1st fill appointment.

That's awesome! Good thing you didn't swim. Idk what your doctor's opinion is, but mine told me that I could swim in my own pool in 4 weeks but anything public has to wait until 6 weeks post-op, which is a bummer since I'm being banded right in the middle of the summer! But she said if any bacteria gets in there it goes right for the silicone in the band and can destroy the whole thing, so I'm not going to risk it!

Thanks guys! I made it through the BBQ and everybody was nice enough to not swim because of me. I have a wonderful family. It was still tough to watch everyone eat ribs and drink beer while I ate my 1/2 cup of egg salad puréed. I held strong though.

Thanks guys! I made it through the BBQ and everybody was nice enough to not swim because of me. I have a wonderful family. It was still tough to watch everyone eat ribs and drink beer while I ate my 1/2 cup of egg salad puréed. I held strong though.

I am having a lot of pain too. I was fine and yesterday it feels like a vice grip on my stomach and it hurts to take a deep breath. Im keeping food down and I don't have any nausea. It feels like it did right after surgery. I'm calling my dr tomorrow morning.

I feel the same way. I also can't seem to drink enough. I don't know how to possibly drink more Water throughout the day.

I definitely think it sounds like dehydration... but you seem to be drinking lots - if worse comes to worse, I would maybe check with your doc? Hope you feel better soon.

I'm so glad someone brought this up! I've been having a very heavy period since banding eight days ago. Two weeks early. I have pcos so I think the band is going to really help it.

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Everything is ok. It's just really hard on this liquid diet. I have no energy. I keep getting headaches. My port site hurts. It's all such a change.

I am five days post op and having the same kind of pain. My husband made me a milkshake as a treat today and I felt the same way for a few hours. Now my port site feels like its stretched. I actually laughed hard today too so that might have something to do with it.

I was so hungry today too and also five days post op

I'm five days post op and having the same feeling!!

I had the same thing, it didn't last very long for me! Good luck! It will keep getting better and better

Lizzy I had the same pain. It does get better. Don't panic ... I am day 5 post op and the pain is getting better everyday .