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Mine eventually went away completely. It was considerably less after about 2-3 weeks and pretty much totally gone in a month or so. I was banded over a year ago now and have no additional shoulder pains. I'm sure yours will go away too - I hope it does quickly!

Thank you - I've just had a lot of tenderness around it for days now. Hopefully, it's getting a little better so I'm trying not to worry about it.

Thank you! I'm so glad to get your response. I was hoping that this was fairly common. I won't worry about it now; it may even be a little bit better already....

Did it just stop hurting on its own? I'm hoping this will just pass. It's so tender around that spot....it IS weird!!

This is the first time I've been on the website in months. I had my lapband placed about 13 months ago. Now, like you, all of a sudden I now have pain around my port. Again, like you, it's not a sharp pain but feels bruised or something. I'd like to know also if anyone else has experience this and if it finally gets better on its own....

Good to know. Maybe we can quit worrying about that so much! Thanks!

I'm so glad to have all of you 'guys'! It seems that most of us experience the same things, worries, etc. I've not lost hardly any weight yet and I'm 2 months past surgery (had 2 fills). I worry that I've stretched the stomach, that I'm not eating small enough portions or the right foods, etc., etc. I'm trying to eat less (using my weak self control) but it's so good to hear from others that this slow weight loss is normal and that it will start working as needed at some point - when we reach the number of fills we need - whatever that may be for each of us! I don't want to think I'm failing but I am disappointed to have lost only 10-12 pounds after 2 months. So good to hear that this is 'normal' and that weight loss will pick up at some point!! Thanks everyone....

So far I've been able to eat anything I want, just try to eat far less of it! I was banded on 3/5/09 and have never yet thrown up or been sick. I have had 2 fills now and will definitely need a third as soon as they allow it (in about 3 more weeks) because I'm still eating more than I should - try as I may not to! I'm trying to make permanent eating changes as I go along so that I don't have to worry about fills always but can start depending on myself eating as I should....but I'm not there yet and still tend to overeat on occasions. Waiting for the next fill to help me get to my goals. But again, so far I haven't found anything foods I cannot eat. We'll see as time (and fills) go on....

Well, I did it! I had my first fill - after dreading it from the beginning because of my needle phobia. It really wasn't bad at all - and that's saying a lot for me! He did numb it and I felt only a slight pinch and the sensation of the liquid going in. After that, I felt a small stick and that was it! Now, if I can just start losing more weight!! Thanks for all your encouragement!

Thank you all for the responses. I've been so worried about the fill and I feel much less nervous now! I will definitely ask to be numbed first and hope he'll do that! This will be my first one but I'm ready for it as I haven't lost hardly any weight since I was banded on 3/5. Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

Oh that's good to know! I'm asking mine again this week as it has now been 6 weeks and I'd like just an occasional soft drink. I never drank many to begin with but do enjoy one once in a while. Thanks for your response.

Thank you for the quick responses. I've just been dreading this because of my heightened needle phobia but I'm sure I can get through this - and I obviously need one as I have lost only 3 pounds since my band on 3/5/09. I'm going to keep a positive attitude and get it over with!!

Thanks for the reply! I would just occasionally like a sip of Dr. Pepper or even the flavored sparkling waters but will avoid if they cause problems.

Why can't we have occasional carbonated beverages? Does this cause a problem with the stomach?

I know I sound like an incredible baby, but I'm very scared of the first fill I have coming up next week. I have an awful needle phobia and hear it is a really large needle. Does it hurt???