Tara201

Down from an 8 to 7.5 after approx 75 lbs... but here's the worst part. I also "shrunk" 1/2 an inch....anybody else get shorter? did I have fat on the soles of my feet? Crazy....but truth is I always "was" 5' 1 1/2" only went up to exactly 5'2' after gaining a lot of weight as an adult.... oh well I'll take it Tara

<br /><br /><br /> Don't worry. My dr. didn't require any pre-op diet. Just stop eating and drinking by midnight. I'm almost 8 months since surgery. Down 75+ lbs. He did put me on a liquid diet for the month following surgery. Up until my first fill at 6 weeks. I guess that was to get me through bandster hell and to continue losing. Good luck and don't worry -Tara

HIGHEST WEIGHT: 256 GOAL WEIGHT:125 SURGERY DATE:august 30, 2010 WEIGHT ON SURGERY DAY: 250 CURRENT WEIGHT: 192

it does help. I'm wondering if it's muscular as it also hurts when I cough. It's been going on since about noon

Hi all... I've been searching around internet for info and figured why not just put this out there for some feedback Had surgery aug 30...all going fairly well Every so often if I move in my sleep a funny way or twist a funny way or do something strenuous I get pain in my port. Sometimes I turn over in the night and feel this twisting like someone yanked my port... Anyway had that 2 nights ago and maybe a little last night. Today I have pain if I bend over...it's not red or anything like that. It's not a burning pain. I took tylenol and put an icepack on it. Any ideas? does this happen to anyone else? maybe I slept crazy I woke up with a stiff neck too....I'm also a little gasey (i know tmi). The pain is on my left side right below my rib right near my port. If I lay still it doesn't hurt... Guess just like to hear any thoughts Thanks for reading tara

so glad to hear that. Thanks for the update

I was due about 5 days after being banded...never did get it that month...But now that I think of it...that was most likely due to the surgery itself? This month back to normal. So I guess I'll see in time

You are not alone...I do the same thing. I actually get enjoyment out of it...I know it's crazy. Lately I seem to keep catching Cupcake Wars, lol :thumbup:

good luck. Keep us posted... tara

I was banded Monday..8/30...and I'm schedued to start back to work Tues 9/7. I did go into work for 3 hours on friday. Probably not best idea but actually did nothing. Sat at my desk. I'm a teacher as well....I can say I think sitting hurts more than standing but gets better every day.

Come to think of it I did have a little chest congestion the week before. Ugh I'd be doing so much better if I wasnt coughing. Thanks for the well wishes. Getting better every day and down 11 lbs.. Tara

I received my band on Monday and tuesday I ended up in ER with pneumonia :biggrin: So on top of the pain from surgery I have a cough that feels like it is ripping my stomach apart. I have been using the breathing toy and trying to do everything right. I'm now on antibiotics too and hope my lungs clear up fast ... Anyone have the same thing happen? How long till you were feeling better?