Little Debbie

I've seen recent posts re: the "pain in the left side" thing some of us are expieriencing, so I wanted to update you all on what my Dr. told me about mine; he said that some people have pain in the area where the tube (that connects the band to the port) runs through a muscle in that area because the tube rubs against the muscle when we move in such a way that causes a strain on the tube in that area. I know there are other possible causes for pain in that area, some of which are serious and should be referred to an MD. I am not reccomending anyone assumes their pain is caused by the same thing as mine. Each one should consult their Dr. to be sure. Debbie

I know this is an old thread, but i am here researching the same type of pain in my left side just under my ribcage. A few months ago when i mentioned it to my band doctor he said some pts. Expierience this and it has something to do with fact that that is where your stomach emptys into the large intestine. I didn't pay much attention at the time as it was happening much less often and was not very disruptive, however it is getting worse and has me concerned. Thankfuly i have my regular appt. With my dr. This wednesday. I have printed out some of the symptoms i've read here and will discuss these with my dr. I will be happy to report back what i find out if anyone has this issue still unresolved, if they will just replay with a request.

Hey everyone! I have not been around for awhile, just thought I would let you all know I am still on the planet. I hope everyone is doing well with their Lap Band journey. I am down 40-45 lbs. now; I had a set-back in August that upset my weight loss for several months, but I am fine now and moving forward. I can't stay now but hope to check back in afterwhile (is that a word?) to play catch up and see how everyone's been doing. Bye!

I wanted to share the outcome of my issue in case it might help someone else. I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner as I said I would. As it turned out even though there was blood in the syringe when my Dr. removed part of my fill, the band fluid (which was removed a few weeks later) was clean. The Dr. said I'd had a hematoma (a pool of blood) that had formed at the port site due to the fact he'd had to insert the needle multiple times in an attempt to locate the port during my fill. So later that night when he went in to remove some fluid (the band was too tight) some of the blood from the hematoma was drawn up into the syringe. So if there's blood showing up in the syringe it doesn't neccessarily mean there's blood in the band. I don't know what could possibly cause blood in the band though. Debbie

Hi guys. I was just cruising through and wanted to make a comment about the Isopure drinks. I had a really nasty episode after my 2nd fill which according to my Dr. was caused by the concentrated amount of protein in the Isopure drinks. The minute I took one swallow of the drink my stomach began convulsing, and I ended up in the emergency room. My dr. said although I apparently have a sensitive stomach, I should not have been drinking the Isopure drinks so soon after my fill. I just wanted to share that in hopes of sparing anyone else the agony I went through.

Hi Tex I wouldn't try corn yet. Even creamed. The skins are hard to digest for some. At the mushies stage I put Campbells Bean With Bacon soup in a blender. It was awsome! I still have it after I've had a fill. There are alot of sugestions on here about foods to eat in the different stages. That's where I got the soup idea. Drs. diet guidelines are as varried as are each persons reactions to certain foods. The advice that stuck with me the most was that for at least one month, your stomach needs to do the minimum amount of work in digusting it's food. It will heal much better, and faster if you are gentle with it. So I hope that will help you in deciding what the best food choices are in the beginning. And I know what you mean about feeling left out in the rain by your medical staff. I came here for all my advice. They have the best help I've seen anywhere. Good luck to you in your journey. Debbie

Hi Sue I had an unfill a few months back, and I noticed there was blood (alot!) in the syringe. I didn't ask my Dr. what that meant, and he didn't seem concerned. Now, hearing that your Dr. wants to redo yours, I'm concerned. I have an appointment today, as a matter of fact, and I am going to ask him about it. I'll let you know what he says. Debbie

I Get A "Do Over"! Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 53 Posts: 65 I am home and resting, and doing well. Hope every one else had a successful surgery.

I am home and resting, and doing well. Hope every one else had a successful surgery.

Hey all you fellow June 23rd Bandsters. Just wanted you all to know many prayers will be going up for us tomorrow! I will have two pastors and a deacon with me so I plan to keep them busy! :biggrin: I am scheduled for 9:00 am. I will check back as soon as I can. Will be waiting to hear from you all, don't leave us hangin'! :grouphug: Cathychats get the couch ready!

Thank you all for your input!