Seraphina Valentina

I have been banded around 7 months now. I have only done walking for exercise until today. Today I tried kickboxing at the gym to start changing it up and I could feel the muscles around my port pulling as I moved during exercise. It was not painful but it was very uncomforable and noticable. My port is located under my breasts smack center of my tummy about 6 inches above my belly button. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't want to pull it out of place. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks!

Thanks Ladies! I am going again on Monday night. I think I might try wearing a spanx and see if holding it in some helps. I am going to give it one more shot and see what happens. If it is still pulling excessivlely I am going to ask my doc about it. I am thinking maybe since I have not used those muscles in so long maybe it is just par for the course. Today is the day after and I don't have any pain in the area so I am hoping it was just my muscles saying WHOA! LOL

Super excited, no wait, scared, no, I think nervous...Okay all of the above and then some. My emotions are all over the place. I start my pre-op diet on Jan. 2nd. and will be banded on Jan. 15th. Looking for friends to chat with and that understand what I am going through. I have supportive family and friends but they don't really understand. I am sure they are pretty sick of hearing about it anyway. I have two days left of eating the "old" way. I feel like I am freaking out wondering what all i need to eat before the two days is up. Did/does anyone else feel this way? Thanks!

I am doing pretty good. I just recently have stopped losing. I have had 3 fills and I believe I still need another. I am not scheduled until May 27th though. I have lost 37 pounds so far. I still struggle with eating too fast and not drinking enough but I work on it everyday. How about you? How are you doing so far? Thanks for asking. @@jimpal

I am one day post op today. How do you take your crushed medication? Do you mix them with anything to help the taste? Your advise will be so appreciated. Thanks!

Holy cow! It is the evening of my 4th day post-op and out of the blue my tummy is yelling at me in hunger! Where in the heck did that come from so suddenly? LOL I have not been hungry for days. I'm drinking a protein shake and it is helping some but whoa. I was not expecting that. I'm still on clear liquids except for my protein shakes. I start my thick liquids on Friday. Come on Friday I need some Cream of Chicken. Never thought I would be excited about Cream of Chicken. When did your appetite return post-op, just curious?

@@Glennda Today exactly I am one month post op. The 24 pound loss actually includes my 2 week pre-op diet too. So, I actually lost 24 pounds in a month and a half. Thank you! It has for sure been a journey but one that I am still so excited about and looking forward to. Even though my surgery was only a month ago I feel like it was forever ago. Take care! and welcome to the losers bench. Your weight will be will falling off soon if it hasn't already!

Same here. 3 weeks post op and scale is only fluctuating between.2-.4 give or take. I am following all of my docs orders too. I keep telling myself to be patient. Everyone says this happens and it's just part of the process. Hang in there!

I am almost 3 weeks post-op lap band. Who am I? I have never taken drugs/speed before but I am assuming this is what it feels like. I can't sleep. I am wide awake and FULL of energy. I have a hard time falling asleep and when I do sleep it is only for a few hours. I can't sit still when I am awake. This is so not me. I googled insomnia and bariatric surgery and it said that I may be in ketosis. What I want to know is how do I make it go away because I feel out of control almost? My mind is racing at the speed of lighting. Has anyone else experienced this before after surgery? Thanks!

@@2muchfun I do log my food in My Fitness Pal I am just looked back and I am eating on average 20-25 grams of carbs a day. Guess that is anxiety I was feeling. Last night was much better and today I feel good. Maybe just need to bump up the carb intake a tad. Thank you!!

@@herfuture I actually take medicine for Hypothyroidism. I go to see my doc on Friday morning. Thanks!

Today I am 10 days post op Lap band. I have a few questions that I was hoping someone could shed some light on for me. First let me tell you a little about what my doc's post op orders are for me at this point. I am on thick liquids now till Friday when I begin mushys. I have been having a Protein drink for Breakfast and cream Soups for lunch and dinner. If I am hungry in between I eat SF Jello. My first fill is scheduled for 2/5. Here are my questions: 1) Will this gas in my tummy ever go away? Will I always be gassy and bloated? I don't have the pain in my shoulder gas anymore just in my tummy. 2) I only have a BM like once a week. Is this normal 10 days post op? Should I take a stool softener to help? I walk everyday now 2+ miles and drink fluids. 3)I have quit losing weight for 4 days now. I only eat about 400-500 a day and exercise. Just seems like the scale should move some. I love this site and Thank you in advance for any insight on these questions. I go for my 1st follow up tomorrow to see my surgeon.

Today was the big day. I'm home and resting. So excited about my new journey. I am very uncomfortable but not in any pain. Sip, sip, sipping. ????

Good to know that it gets better because this girl is hungry. EEK. You are so right about the feeling going away pretty quickly after I drink something. I just wish it would last longer. I am assuming this is why they say when you are eating regular foods don't eat/drink sliders because you will not stay full and in turn eat more and not lose weight. @@needtorecover are you eating regular food yet? What stage are you at in your post-op diet? Have you had your first fill? Sorry for all the questions I am just curious in what is to come. Thanks!

I was told a heating pad but I found that an electric blanket is working better because it is larger and I can cover the shoulder area much better. It is helping me tremendously. Don't forget to walk as much as you can too. It will get better. My surgery was just yesterday but this is what is working for me so far.

I know everyone is different but can some of you tell me how long you think I should stay home after surgery? I mainly sit at a desk all day but will I even feel like doing that 3 days after LB? I am having surgery on a Friday and going back to work on Tuesday. My doctor just says everyone is different and needs are different. Please give me your thoughts and advise. Thanks!

January 15th! ???????? Start pre-op diet on Saturday.

@@lisacaron Thank you! I needed that reminder. You made me tear up but it was all good. You also made me giggle calling it a food funeral...which is exactly what I was doing. Okay, so I will now say "Till me meet again" ???? Just on different terms. I got this! Thanks, again.

Hello Everyone! Super excited and nervous at the same time...I am a January bander, too. January 15th. I start my pre-op diet on the 2nd. So happy I found this website. It is so hard to discuss WLS with someone that has no idea what you are talking about or has never been though it. Whoop!