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holly123
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I was so glad to read this thread! I had my band surgery on 26th April and lost 9lbs the first week. I have lost nothing since and feel really upset about it. I can eat anything and everything now - except white bread. I have no restriction. Glad to hear I'm not the only one! I see my surgeon on 26 May and will hopefully get a fill, although I now realise that I might need more than one fill to start losing again. I didn't realise it would be so slow!
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Just wondering if anyone else experienced this. I had my band fitted two weeks ago 28th April. Over the last few days I have noticed that the port site and all along where the tube would be coming from the port, is a bit red and feels hot to the touch. I do not feel unwell or have a temperature or discomfort or anything, in fact I feel great! Did anyone else have this, is it normal? Do you think I might have an infection?
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I was told could swim after 15 days - I suppose as soon as wounds are healed it should be ok. I know my surgeon is asking people at 1 month check up what exercise they are doing and he highly recommends swimming. Hope that helps.