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I was banded July 8, 2010 and have lost 20 lbs. so far. I kind of feel stupid now for being disappointed in the fact that is all I have lost so far. I had alot of swelling after my surgery with gas but, that has subsided and I am still having good restriction. I go for my first post op visit this Friday. I am not sure what to expect. I do know this...I think we tend to be very hard on ourselves because we are so afraid of "failing" at this weight loss journey. I feel "obligated" to lose the weight now or risk being embarrassed that I had surgery and still couldn't lose weight! Plus, I know I feel like everyone is "watching" and of course...they always ask.."How much weight have you lost so far?". I know they mean well...but, it sure is alot of pressure to "lose" up to everyone's expectations! Good luck with your journey!

I was just banded on July 8, 2010. I too, have experienced those sharp pains mainly near the incision at my naval and to my left side where my port is. I asked my doctor about it and they told me that is from where they stitch your port to your stomach muscle there and that's why when you move a certain way or use that muscle you feel that pain. I have also found that it worsens if I bend at the waist which I have been doing and I "know" that is one of the things we are not supposed to be doing post op. Ice packs did help me alot but, from what my doctors office told me...it is a fairly common thing that happens and tends to stay with you for quite some time. Good luck on your journey!! :tt2:

Luckily, I only had to take pain meds on day 2 and 3. I am still having passing pain but, not enough to justify taking the meds. I burp alot as well. I think you just don't realize how much air you swallow until your stomach is so much smaller. I am definitely having to adjust to it and train myself not to take in so much air. Gas-X really helped me alot. I was swelling so bad I looked like the Michelin Man with a tire around my upper stomach! ..lol..It was awful! Thankfully that is resolving itself now as well. Well, thanks for responding and good luck! =)

I am one week post op and I had extreme bloating/gas that I could not get rid of. My doc said it was from them blowing your stomach up with gas during the procedure and to walk..walk...walk! It helps get it out of your system. I also started taking gas-x and it has really helped me out alot! I had my surgery July 8, 2010...stayed overnight in hospital due to insurance requirements...but, had no complications. Day 2 and 3 was the worst for me as far as pain then it has subsided each day. Now, I am mainly just sore at my port site incision and naval incision. I sometimes have a sharp pain near my port site but doc said that was normal because my port is stitched to the muscle there. I stayed on clear liquids through day 5 fairly easy with no hunger. But, I became very light headed and my heart was fluttering on day 6 and I ate a few bites of mushy food with no bad side effects. (not supposed to do that until 4th week post op...but, I can't help it! It has made me feel better and I haven't overdone it...I have been extremely careful!) So, far I have had no vomiting or sliming...so...I guess I'm ok. I have my first post op visit 7/23/2010. According to my scale at home I am down at least 20 lbs. but, I won't be sure of that until I weigh in on the docs scales. At the time of scheduling my surgery I weighed 316, surgery day 308, 1 week post op 285 (according to home scale). I have been rather moody/down...I think its because I am being too hard on myself and expecting too much too soon. Plus, I ate when I was happy, mad, sad, depressed, really for any reason..lol...now I can't! So, I feel rather lost all the time. I'm sure I am just adjusting to a new way of life with the band. Well, that's my story! Good luck with your journey! :sad:

I am one week post op and I had extreme bloating/gas that I could not get rid of. My doc said it was from them blowing your stomach up with gas during the procedure and to walk..walk...walk! It helps get it out of your system. I also started taking gas-x and it has really helped me out alot! I had my surgery July 8, 2010...stayed overnight in hospital due to insurance requirements...but, had no complications. Day 2 and 3 was the worst for me as far as pain then it has subsided each day. Now, I am mainly just sore at my port site incision and naval incision. I sometimes have a sharp pain near my port site but doc said that was normal because my port is stitched to the muscle there. I stayed on clear liquids through day 5 fairly easy with no hunger. But, I became very light headed and my heart was fluttering on day 6 and I ate a few bites of mushy food with no bad side effects. (not supposed to do that until 4th week post op...but, I can't help it! It has made me feel better and I haven't overdone it...I have been extremely careful!) So, far I have had no vomiting or sliming...so...I guess I'm ok. I have my first post op visit 7/23/2010. According to my scale at home I am down at least 20 lbs. but, I won't be sure of that until I weigh in on the docs scales. At the time of scheduling my surgery I weighed 316, surgery day 308, 1 week post op 285 (according to home scale). I have been rather moody/down...I think its because I am being too hard on myself and expecting too much too soon. Plus, I ate when I was happy, mad, sad, depressed, really for any reason..lol...now I can't! So, I feel rather lost all the time. I'm sure I am just adjusting to a new way of life with the band. Well, that's my story! Good luck with your journey! :sad: