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I was banded 12/23/09 and yes, I've had the same thing. I thought the port pain was all over with, but last week, out of nowhere, it came back for a few days. I saw my surgeon and he said that is because my body is losing the fat around the port and that it was completely normal. Hang in there.

I am getting my first fill on the 18th as well! I really can't wait!

Oh, Terriamn, I certainly hope you don't have to redo the surgery, once was enough. Please keep us posted and good luck!

It must be normal, because sounds like quite a few of us are dealing with the same thing. I was banded on 12/23 and I still have that issue. I talked to my surgeon and he said it could occur for up to 4 weeks. The port is actually stitched to your muscle, so it doesn't move, but everything else wants to.

Most of the weight loss was required for my insurance to pay for the surgery. Then my surgeon wanted me to lose some more prior to the surgery to reduce my liver. Now I am trying to lose it just for me! It does get better, too, by the way. Each day my port sensitivity is getting better.

I was banded on 12/23 and am still having some sensitivity in my port area, but I am so glad I had the surgery. This is going to be a very exciting year for all of us and I am glad we are all in it together. Nice to have you here.

I was also banded on the 23rd, but have only lost one pound since then. I am not feeling hungry, so that is a good thing. I just started on the mushies yesterday after my appointment with the doctor. I am feeling really good one week after surgery.

I just had my first follow-up appointment and I asked the doctor if the feeling I have now where I don't really want to eat is just a side effect of the surgery and much to my surprise and delight he said this is how it will feel once I have completed my fills. Horray! That is going to make a huge difference. He called it a "surgical fill" since my stomach is swollen inside the band right now. First fill on January 19 and I am looking forward to it. Is that strange?

Hi all! I was just banded on December 23, 2009 and thought I would join in the conversation. It has been almost one week since my surgery and am feeling pretty good considering the timing and all. Am still in the full liquid stage, but my doctor says I can start with the mushies tomorrow. Any great ideas for the first few things to try?