Dakota Girl

I have had a constant sharp pain in my upper left torso, right under my ribcage, and when I apply pressure, it is tender to the touch....any idea what may be happening? I will be contacting my doc tomorrow, just wondering if anyone else has had this symptom. My surgery date was November 12, 2014. Also, can anyone feel their band by pushing on their upper stomach? Is that normal, pretty sure I can feel mine..... a little worried because I can't find a position that relieves the pain, hard to sleep.....sometimes pain radiates into my left shoulder too...

your process may differ but my doc numbs the port site before inserting the fill needle, then i try not to look

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Congratulations!

I am so relieved to be on the other side of my 4 day ordeal. Last week I went to costco to get my hair, Skin & Nails liquid gel supplements and discovered that they were now offering a Kirkland brand supplement for a few dollars less. I thought I would try them since I have always found the Kirkland brand products really high quality. Fast forward to Thursday morning, I am running out of the house with the kids, forgot to take my meds, run back in the house and take my meds, just like I have since I was 1 week post op, but I knew instantly that there would be trouble, I could feel the meds piling up above my band. To make a long story short, one of the new supplements was stuck in my band, I was in quite a bit of pain all weekend, sometimes Fluid would stay down, other times I would slime up and gag, what a rude wake up call.... I am so incredibly grateful that I can drink now, and I am reverting to my post op diet for a few more days. I could not have imagined that the band would ever be that painful, but I have certainly learned my lesson.

Sometimes I just don't give a hoot what people think, say or do; thank you Serenity Prayer : God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change the Courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference

I began to get hungry a couple weeks after my surgery (11/12/2014) so I thought I needed a fill, but I wasn't scheduled for my first fill until January 6. I am now staying full longer, BUT, the one thing that I still do is drink a large glass or 20 oz. bottle of Water when my tummy starts growling. If I can drink that entire amount and still be hungry, then I really do need to eat. Sometimes, my body just needs water, and thinks it needs food. This is also what I try to do when its late at night and I want to eat something, I drink water (flavored) and then run to bed! The other thing that fills me up for some reason is hot liquids, hot tea, or Soups for instance. Best of luck to you

Went in for my second follow up appointment last week and got a 3cc fill, I was "banned" November 12 and have had great success thus far, lost pretty good, even with an empty band. I have found that the significance of having the band for me is that I am now a deliberate eater. The disconnect between my stomach and my head is fading away as I am forced to consider what I put into my mouth. I could not be happier, or more grateful

Wow! all inspiring posts, thanks everyone. I couldn't help but notice amponder, you have already lost a LOT of weight, and you were just banded in November, hard days are inevitable, but you have made amazing strides, let that fuel your fire!

eggs are a great and very cheap source of Protein.

CONGRATS! the exercise you are doing is amazing!

Congratulations! Best Christmas present you will ever give OR receive

Ssssooooo exciting to hear from you all. I was banded on November 12 and I am feeling great. My port site was pretty painful until just last week, but I am exceedingly grateful that my recovery has been so smooth. I couldn't be happier with my decision!

I live in a small rural community also, so I can relate to the need for a 'script,' it is much smoother and less awkward when you're prepared. I like the " eating less and moving more," that sounds good. I told quite a few people about my WLS, and it doesn't bother me, but I can understand your apprehension. Another thing that I have been told before when I asked someone how they lost weight is, "Just not eating the stuff I have no business eating," that was to the point and I didn't feel the need to inquire further, it was obvious they were not interested in elaborating.

your ability to recognize these things for what they are is a true inspiration!