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Sometimes the pain is more intense then other times. I can totally feel pulling around my port when I do a lot of ab work so I know that sensation, but this right sided pain throws me. I am going to call the surgeon in the morning to see about getting in for them to check me out.

Well over the past 2-3 days I've developed a "pain" on the right side of my abdomen. It feels like a pulling pain. I don't feel it when sitting, but when I stand up and move it is there. I can eat and drink like normal. I did run two 5k's last weekend and I'm hoping it is stemming from that. Anyone experience something similar?

Thanks all. I actually still have my anti nausea meds from my surgery and it still has a refill available so I am good to go in that arena. So far, so good!

My daughter has a stomach bug and I am just praying I escape it. Wish me luck!

3/17 - 184.5

SO, I've been feeling a little down lately with my plateau at 40 lbs out. I've been slightly depressed with some life events and what not, and my scale just doesn't move. I am in Vegas now with a friend for a girls weekend. I have no shorts that fit so she grabs me a pair. Now, I started my journey wearing a tight 18. Today I put on a 10!!!!!! I've been wearing a 12 for awhile now so this was huge! It has shown me that the changes I've made recently are in fact making changes. I couldn't believe I put on a pair of size 10 jean shorts. Definitely feeling good about myself!

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Tell me more about the skin discoloration? That could be another symptom for me?

I agree with the previous posters that Karen was not being rude. I read her post as a simple reminder that what you posted was your plan and that others should follow their own doctors plan. I do, however, feel that your comments to Karen and the other posters was rude.

I've read on several sites that indicate some people have issues with diarrhea on metformin. That does not excite me!

No, they were very clear that I am not diabetic. Nor am I prediabetic. However, insulin resistance can lead to diabetes over time. They give metformin as an aid to help facilitate weightloss, not as a drug for diabetes - in my case.

Name, real or screen~ Msapp77 Goal weight for March 31st~ 175 Weight on March 1st~ 186 Age~36 City/State~ San Tan Valley, AZ Dietary goal for March~ More Protein Exercise goal for March~ 10,000 steps 5 days a week Personal goal for March~Relax and stress less Date banded~6/20/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 40 lbs What are you lucky to have in your life? My husband and my children!

So, I found I out I am considered to be insulin resistant. What does this mean? Well, it explains why I get to my current weight and can't go any further, even with the band. It makes me so sad to know that I went down this lapband path with good, hopeful thoughts, only to find out that stinky family history of diabetes is essentially getting in the way. I am not diabetic, I am not pre-diabetic. I do have diabetes on both sides of my family, and had gestational diabetes in all three pregnancies which are the main factors for me getting the band - help in losing the weight so I don't become diabetic as well. Anyway, now I get to work extraordinarily hard to jump this hurdle and decide if I want to take the medication Metformin to help me jump the hurdle. Adding in more exercise everyday. I can do this. Right? I cannot even tell you how sad I am to have learned this, but also somewhat relieved to know that it isn't me screwing up. Blah. Anyone else experience insulin resistance?

Unfortunately, these are foods I eat on a regular basis.

B-52 I'm not sure how to take your comment. I'm hoping it is not meant to be snarky. I have tremendously modified my eating and eating behaviors overall. I posted my thread as I am now having stuck episodes that I had not previously had when I am eating the proper band way.

Being stuck means food is not passing through. Usually due to not having chewed well enough or eaten too large of a bite.