KarenG.

Can anyone feel their port? I wasn't anticipating this. I was banded on 8/8 - the port is on my ribs, the one place where I don't have very much fat. I can tell it is not swelling because it feels flat and very specifically port-like. Does anyone have this issue?

I was banded on the 8th too and am on mushies as well. I would say that my stomach is never really comfortable but I dont feel hungry at all. Are you making sure not to drink before, after or during eating? Are you eating protein? Just a thought.

What is water weight loss? How long does it go on for? Is it a bad or a good thing??? Does it mean I haven't been drinking enough? I had surgery on 8/8 and have lost over 8lbs since then which seems like a lot to me. I have been drinking a lot I think but not eating a ton - maybe 400-500 cals a day. Is this something I should worry about?

Remember this. I was full of regrets and generally miserable on thursday, friday and even a little on Saturday. Today I went shopping and walked around. Mind you I am still very very sore but no longer miserable. I heard this before surgery but I myself blocked it out so I wanted to put it out there again

<p>Remember this. I was full of regrets and generally miserable on thursday, friday and even a little on Satturday. Today I went shopping and walked around. Mind you I am still very very sore but no longer miserable. I heard this before surgery but I myself blocked it out so I wanted to put it out there again.</p>

I have some bruising around my belly button incision and also bruises all over my arms probably from the surgery. Anyone else have a belly button incision?

Did any of you get an incision in your belly button? Wondering why my doctor chose do do that.

i had 6 but i have heard of 4 or 5...

Thanks for the advice!

Help! I just got home from the hospital and I have really really severe shoulder pain and nausea. It hurts when I breathe. I could really use some advice!

That is when I have to be at the hospital. First operation of the day. Somehow that makes me happy. Wish me luck. :clap2:

I am talking pre-op - there is no prohibition on carbonated beverages (at least from my doctor) pre-op since the carbonation issues comes into play with the band.

I was told clear - meaning broth, sf jello, popsicles, clear sodas.

I am dying on my first of two days of clear liquids pre-op. Any suggestions? I have been having ff broth, diet gingerale, sugar free jello. Am I missing any options?

I am scheduled for surgery on 8/8 and 3 weeks later I am traveling for 2 weeks internationally. I know it is going to be rough with the food but my doctor said medically it should be fine.

Clear liquids for 2 days.

I can't believe it is actually happen. Had my final check-up and received word that I was pre-certified! Who else is scheduled for 8/8 ?

<p>Does anyone else have a codeine sensitivity? Did you get another kind of painkiller after surgery and if so, what kind?</p>

I am being banded next week ---- your post made me so happy this morning!

Hi Nanny, I am on 8/8 too. Also getting nervous and trying to buy some of the things I think I will need. I don't have any special diet except for clear liquids for two days before surgery.

Assuming insurance works out.

I am in NY too. My surgery is scheduled for 8/8 at Ny Hospital Cornell/Weill. I don't know what a monometry is - is it some kind of test? Who is your doctor and which insurance do you have?

How long after surgery did you feel comfortable riding a bike? I mean regular one - not at the gym.

Just scheduled for August 8th - I like that 8/8. Waiting on insurance approval but I have been told that Oxford is super quick. Anyone else have Oxford?

I was just told by my surgeon that he keeps everyone overnight - I have no extra health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.