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My port is right next to my largest incision. Its a hard , I dont want to say bump. because it doesnt stick out. But I can definetely feel it. As far as my incision, mine is recessed, not protruding at all.

It gets better when you start eating again. I am 1 month post-op. My 1st week after surgery I think I cried 6-7 times and I have no idea why! I think its the lack of nutrician, surgery/anesthesia, etc, etc! You have made a great decision to have the band. remember it is only a tool to help "you" make the journey! And you will do great!

Last night I went out to Bonefish Grill. I ate 5 Bang Bang Shrimp, 6oz pc of monk fish with a few spoons of mashed potatoes and 2 pcs of asparagus! I ate very slowly! we were there for 2 hours. This was too much food although I never got that full feeling. I chewed my food really well and took my time. I never even got those weird lil hiccups when I am full.:thumbup: I think I will call my Dr on monday and see if I can get an other fill.

Well all went well! I got 4cc's in my 15 cc band. She said see how I feel this morning with mushies. I am hungry ever 2 hrs. today. I will try reg food tomorrow. As far as guidlines, she said they are just guidlines. every person is different. and she treats each patient individually. who knows? I dont think I have any swelling from the fill because I feel I can eat alot still! :smile2:

I was banded on may 25th and im getting my first fill tonight, 4 days shy of a month. Is it too soon? I have not even had reg food, still on soft food! I am a lil nervous. I have had some tender meats cut real small and mixed wth mashed potatoes or butternut squash, and some grilled chicken breast that i cooked nice and tender.

I have been cooking and eating meats too. and have had some minor "stucks" but I find if I eat tenderloin of pork or filet mingon, no problems. this is good because they are less fatty meats. Other meats need the crock pot to tenderize the food. I had 2 baby back ribs the other night! mmmm! and they went down easy with the right size bights. I go for my first fill tonight so all this may change. :thumbup:

I think divorce rates are close to 50% already. I dont think it has anything to do with weight loss surgery.

I like wine or vodka with a slash of OJ.

If you are in that much pain, go to the ER! Who told you the band needs to be replaced or slipped? If it did slip you should be unfilled asap? I think your surgeon would have advised that if they were the one who told you it slipped! YOUR health comes first. regardless of ins. issue, you need to see your DR!!!! Maybe your dr will work with you with out the referal on payments if yolu explain the situation. Most Dr's will! good luck! J

You could try talking to whomever does the scheduleing in the office. They usually can help in that situation and sched your pre-op testing etc. That's what I did and I ended up getting banded 1 month early. Hang in there! You are doing all good things. Just try to help the Drs office get a "lil more organized" when it comes to your health care. It can be done!

I would try cutting your volume down for meals. It sounds a bit large. then you will prob need to snack. thats good! that will increase your motabolism. You will get on track soon!

Congrats on your band! Talk to your Dr. I have been good about my portions. what I do is use a small plate so my portion looks better on it. I was always told to clean my plate too! the smaller plate looks more appitizing so I feel better about eating so little compared to what I used to.

No more public speaking career for me!:thumbup:

:smile2:First and foremost, congrats on your band!! The band is just a tool to help us achieve our goals. I think you need to talk with a nutricianist and see what your eating, calories,fat grams, protien, and carbs. A simple adjustment in what you are eating and volume control may do the trick. Try eating really slow, smaller portions. 4-5oz of food total (about a half cup) should hold you over almost 4 hrs. have a light snack between meals, like a stick of low fat string cheese. Also eating slower and more often will increase your motabolism. But please talk to your Dr and Nutricianist. I am not a dr but this is how I understand what I have to do! GGood luck with your new freind, the Lap Band! J :thumbup:

I have heard that it is common. but since I have been banded on may 25, I have not burped once. I bfeel like I have to, but they just dont come up. Is that bad? :thumbup:

I have not experienced this but people here have recomended Gas-x strips often. Hope you feel better! J

I am with you! Banded may 25th. I am hungry all the time. It is very difficult. I am still on mushies and going for my first fill on monday the 21st. I cant wait. I am starting to feel like i have gained a few pounds back. Most importantly though, we have to eat right(healthy) and heal. The weight loss will come if we follow our Dr's orders. The band is a tool, but its up to us to make it work! Take care of yourself! J

It sounds like you are eating tooo much! My dr wants 2 oz of porotien/ 1-2 oz veg/fruit. about 4oz per meal. thats about a half cup of food total. then I am allowed 3 snacks a day. Granted I am 4 weeks out today, I am trying to follow that closely, it is difficult. I think I am ready for my fill, even though I am still losing weight.

The best bet is to keep both low! almost impossible to eliminate both. If you should over do it with one or the other, then take notice and cut back your normal carb/fat intake for a day or two. We still are alive! just remember the band is just one more tool in the bag. Its up to us, to do right by us!

Unfortunatly, I think in NJ, most phych are going to be out of network. BC/BS and i basicly had to submit the eval as out of network

Banded on may 25th. I have had 2 ---half glass's of wine on different occasions. Pre surgery I loved wine but since all I can taste is the alchohol in the wine. Yuck! I actully am a lil disapointed in that, but also a lil happy about it too!

Taste has already started to change. Last night I had a half glass of wine and it tasted terrible. all I could taste was the alchohol. yuck! And In used to be a wino! lol

I kno it is not the healthiest thing out there, and I am sure thick crust wont go down. But an occasional 1/2 slice?

Other good liquids is crystal light, diet snapple. just take a walk down the juicve isle of your grocery store. Sugar free jello is a good snack too. Stay away from sugar and carbs. just keep flushing your body with these and water. drink water till its obscene!

I will be banded for 2 weeks as of tomorrow and I have had a huge problem with fatigue! I figured it was the liquid diet, etc. I hope this doesnt last much longer since im on mushies now. this is not what I signed on for. I feel like I could fall asleep all the time.