vicbrad
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I am 4 weeks post op. A couple of days ago I started having a stabbing, almost a burning pain at my port site. It hurts most when I get up out of a chair, roll over in bed, bend over, or lift something. I'm also having pain across the middle of my back. I'm scared something is wrong. :grouphug:
Happy Thanksgiving!
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I was banded on 10/29. I had the very same pain, only on the right side. It was very low and the pain came in waves like contractions. I sure it was gas because I am just now getting over the gas pains.
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I had my surgery on 10/29/08. I'm still having the gas pains. Not so much in my shoulder now but more in my belly. I've been taking gas X but that doesn't seem to do much. So, I have the same question. How long are these gas pains going to last?
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I was also banded on 10/29. I have had severe gas pains. I have not had any problems with burping though. I have not had any diarrhea, mine has been the opposite. I have been constipated. But like everyone says, it gets better each day. Hang in there
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I lost 12 lbs on 2 week preop diet. It was 3 reg slim fasts and 2 low carb slim fasts. 8 oz fruit juice. Plus 48 to 64 oz of sugar free liquids, surgar free Jello and surgar free popsicles.
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My pre-op diet is Slim Fast. 3 regular and 2 low carb. 8 oz 100% fruit juice and 48 to 64 oz of surgar free liquids. All the SF Jello and SF popsicles I want. I'm on day 6 of two weeks. My surgery is Oct 29th.
It hasn't been that bad. I also drink a couple of K2O Protein waters a day.
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Well, I made it thru the first weekend of liquid diet. It wasn't that bad. We even went to a restaurant, I just drank my slim fast and fed my grandson. I didn't even sneak a single bite of anything. I guess I'm stronger that I thought I was.
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My surgery is also scheduled for 10/29. I have been on the liquid diet since 10/16. It sucks but I know I have to do it. I think about food all day long and even dream about it! I know it will all be worth it when I don't have any delays in my surgery due to not being compliant. My surgeon said he can tell right off if you cheat. I want him to know how commited I am.
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I am scheduled for Oct 29th. Started liquid diet on Wednesday 10/16. It is now day 3 and I have a headache that Tylenol hasn't touched. Is this normal? Any suggestions to relieve the headache?
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I to am on my 3rd day of liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for 10/29. I have a very bad headache also. I didn't realize I would have a headache. I have taken Tylenol but it is not helping. Does anyone know if this is normal? Do I just keep trudging along and the headache will finally go away?
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Hey looks like we pretty much in the same boat. Surgery 1 day apart. Good luck!
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After months of fullfilling my insurance requirements and being one of the first patients in a new program, my surgery is finally scheduled. I saw my surgeon today. My surgery is scheduled for 10/29. I am so excited and not a bit nervous. I have been waiting for this for a long time. I ready to get a new start on the rest of my life. :biggrin:
Pain in lower abdomen
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I have the very same pain. I was banded on 10/29/08 and I'm still having the pain. My surgeon said it was the stitches pulling. They stitch the port down and in doing to much to soon I either pulled the stitches or tore them a little. He advised me to take it easy and perscribed mucle relaxers. It is getting a lot better but in the beginning it was very painful. My port is right at my waistline so when I bend the stitches pull. He assured me it was not an infection because I did not have a fever, swelling, drainage or redness.