MIMA1980

Hey everyone!!! I was banded on 4/8/09 and I am doing okay, besides the pain that I have around the port area. It is driving me crazy. I can not sit for to long or stand because the pain becomes unbarable:thumbdown:. I know many say it's normal but I wonder if it's suppose to hurt this much.:crying: I have my post-op appt on 4/22 I am hoping that the pain has gone away or at least gotten better. Any advice as to what I can do to make it feel better. Also I have started on some soft foods like mash and cream of wheat I wanted to know am I suppose to eat until I feel full or just a little at a time. I am afraid to over do it so I only have tiny amounts at a time but it seems that I am hungry more often. What should I do? Hope to hear from ya soon...have a great day!:rolleyes2:

Hey everyone...I was banded 4/8 and doing okay so far. I have a lot of pain where my port is located it feels better when I am laying down on my back but once I have to get up I want to die the pain is so bad. I am still on clear liquids I start with applesauce and sf pudding wed. I can't wait because I don't know how much more chicken broth I can do..yuk! I lost 15lbs before surgury not sure if I've lost anything else. Has anyone had problems with the port and the pain? Hope to hear from u all soon...

I was banded on 4/8 and I feel okay..I've had a lot of pain more then I thought on would. I was suppose to return to work on 4/13 but I took an extra day to make sure im okay. I have tried walking small steps but pain become to much..I lost 15lbs before surg not sure if I have lost anything now.. I am going for my post op on 4/22 I will keep u all updated..

Saying hello from CT!! Congrats on the date!!! :thumbdown: I know how you feel because I am being banded tomorrow(4/8) and I am very nervous and excited as well. The liquid diet does suck but at the end it was all worth it...:sneaky: Good Luck on your surg. I wish you well. keep us updated on your progress as I will do the same!!!:confused:

Hello guys!!! So my count down is almost over..I am schedule for surgery tomorrow at 12 noon. i have to arrive at the hospital at 10. I am so nervous:unsure:. I never thought the day would come when I started this in Aug. but here I am. i will keep you updated. thank you all for the support!!:thumbdown:

Thank you all for responding to me. I will keep you updated and will post pics as soon as i can. Take care and best wishes in your continuous weight loss...

Hey everyone!!! So I only have 2 days left before I get banded(yeah)! It seems like the day would never come. I have been preparing since Aug. 08 and finally I am schedule for surg, (4/8). I have been on a pre-op diet for 10 days(that sucked:thumbdown:) but I am ready. Ready for a new me! I have so many emotions running through me right now it's crazy. I am nervous because I don't know what to expect afterwards. I am hoping that someone can let me know...:eek:. Good luck to all...

I feel your fustration!!! I am on day 8th of the pre-op diet. At first i thought i couldn't do it, my head was hurting i felt weak and t truley did miss eating!!! But i have to tell you that it does get better. I am surving the one thing i thought i couldn't do. I have been able to cook for my family with out the temp. Of wanting to eat it. What seems to help me is i keep myself busy not letting myself get bored... Good luck!! I have 2 more days and i get banded(4/8/09)!!

Hello to all!! This is my first time on here so i want to introduce myself. I am a mother of 4 and a wife. I have been over weight for about 11 yrs now:mad:. I finally decieded that I needed to do something with myself before I die. i have been going through the work up since aug 08. Finally my surg. has been approved and I am schedule for 4/8(excited):cursing:. Now I am having a hard time with the pre-op diet. I feel like I am going to pass out. My headaches are so bad but i have to say that they do ease up some. I guess you have to get use to it. My husband says it MIND over MATTER. he is right. Please let me know how these part of the journey was for you!!! hope to hear from ya soon..:thumbdown:

Hello to all!! This is my first time on here so i want to introduce myself. I am a mother of 4 and a wife. I have been over weight for about 11 yrs now:mad:. I finally decieded that I needed to do something with myself before I die. i have been going through the work up since aug 08. Finally my surg. has been approved and I am schedule for 4/8(excited):cursing:. Now I am having a hard time with the pre-op diet. I feel like I am going to pass out. My headaches are so bad but i have to say that they do ease up some. I guess you have to get use to it. My husband says it MIND over MATTER. he is right. Please let me know how these part of the journey was for you!!! hope to hear from ya soon..:thumbdown: