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Im OK before and after.. Good luck!!!!!

It's not painful just uncomfortable, Is this normal???? I think it flipped.................Every since they took out .25cc it moved and changed position...

It doesn't hurt that bad YET..... but I am wondering if that is normal, cause I heard they move...... I think it's on it's side and flipped after my last fill.... I will call Tommorow!

Does anyone else's port move around. I noticed it was right under my large incision but now it has moved up and over.......................... Also I think it flipped will it flip back over!!!

Ok, I just got m 2nd fill on Monday, I am just starting to eat solids again, and it seems to get stuck or just wont go down and it sits right on my stomach.....ugh, am I not chewing well enough, am I to tight...................I just don't know..............I can't even eat a cup of food..........................Suggestions?????

Ok, I just got m 2nd fill on Monday, I am just starting to eat solids again, and it seems to get stuck or just wont go down and it sits right on my stomach.....ugh, am I not chewing well enough, am I to tight...................I just don't know..............I can't even eat a cup of food..........................Suggestions?????

TOTALLY NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM 2 MONTHS POST OP NEXT WEEK AND IT JUST STOPPED BEING SO SORE 2 WEEKS AGO..... IT DOES HURT WHEN I DO A LOT OF BENDING OR PICKING UP...... GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

I think I am going to loose my MAN,,lol

I am 2 months post op and have gas every day, tons of it, it's annoying and I cant hold it in, I also feel the urge to poop all the time, Any suggestions, I am over the gas...... Sorry for being gross!!!!

I don't I love them, Eat them as much a I can!!!!! Of course with Protein on it!!

YIPPY................ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mine got so bad I ended up in the ER, all the test were normal, WALK, PAIN MEDS and WALK...... It will go away after ,a week or so... mine did.... It's a journey, best of luck!!!! Now I have Port pain when I move to much......UGH!

It's trial and error you will learn, it's a journey, the beginning is the worst it gets better

Thanks so much for responding....I am worried.

I have been laying flat ( I will use pillows from now on) but it just happened again while getting up from for a sitting position.

It is awful.

Thank You for your awesome advice I will keep that in mind, Thanks!

It takes time. The band is a much slower loss than bypass. I had my 3rd fill in January... and I am just NOW starting to feel it and lose weight! Doc assures me I'm on track and progressing as normal. He reminds me that it can take 2-3 years to lose what I want with the band...

Up until these past couple of weeks I had no idea what the band was supposed to feel like when it did its thing. I am suddenly truly full after less than a cup of food... I haven't finished a meal on my little toddler sized plate in a week, and I'm not hungry for hours. I thought the band wasn't working for me until this started. Hang in there... it's slow, but study after study proves that losing it slowly is healthier and makes it more likely to stay off!!!

I am doing everything I am suppose to... I don't know why I am not loosing weight!!! What does everyone think!!!! ?????

One a month if i need it, they evaluate u!!!

Thank You so much for your advice I will take you up on that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you try to increase your fiber? After my second fill - I finally got to feel what it was like to get something stuck after I thought I didn't have enough in the fill. However, my nutrionist said to increase your fiber..such as an apple and it will give you a fuller feeling that will last longer...also something like oatmeal for Breakfast --has a longer period to break down. Look at what you are eatting and add some good Snacks like fruit in between. You just don't want to get to many fills because it will eventually hit its max and you do not want that to happen too soon- as this can take years to hit your goal and maintain it..and later on you might really need the fill. Just some of my thoughts.

I did the liquids and then the mushies, but I'm back to eating more than what I think should be normal, and am Hungry!! ....

Should I call and ask the office for another fill or do I just cut back and wait ago till May for my next fill!!! I'm Confused!!!!

Chewing gum, take air in, and that's why you burp, but I think who ever was banded burps alot.......................................

I am on a liquid diet for 2 days, which gives no nutritional to my body!!!! I keep SWALLOWING A LOT... Is that normal, I don't think so!!!

Strange after a year your vomiting, Are you sure it's the band!!!!

Thank You Shirley advice to me,,,,,, I know have a better understanding of what to expect.... I just think in the mushy stages and liquid it seems can tolerate a lot...... talk to you ,,,,Ronna

We all know that the Band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach, and a small pouch is then formed for us to use.

Now the understandings, and misunderstandings are like this.

When you are banded, you are on liquids, and shakes, etc.. "REASON" so you heel well. Then comes the mushy stage, now your pouch only holds so much, measure it if you have to, and don't over do it. When it comes to solids Protein is the best thing you can eat. It's good for you, and if you add just a little bit of Carb to your meal. The carb is a kicker for the Protein.< /p>

Know comes the hunger that I know, and I had to deal with. "THAT'S WHY EVERYONE SAY'S IT DOESN'T CURE YOUR HUNGER..."

This is a step after step with fills. "adjustments." Depending on the size of your band, and how much is added at a time, every time after the first or second fill, you start to feel more restriction. One day you will go in for a fill. When this happens you lose your appetite, and could really care less if you eat or not. But make sure you keep up on your protein, and chewable vitamins. "WE ALL ARE ON FLINSTONESS COMPLETE, THEY CONTAINE CHOLINE" That's a plus. It took me 5 years to figure this out. On my last fill,,,, that is exactly what happened to me... So yes there is a difference in the band, but it is further down the line. You will get to it, it's just time, and money for the Dr.. So be patient you will get there.

Day eight started my mushy stage of food, it just seems i eat alot of mushy food.........I thought i had restriction.....I don"t get it......

When did you get banded? I am just starting but what stage of the diet plan are you in? I am struggling with Clear Liquids ready to move to full liquids so i guess i am confused on why you would be eating so much or in what stage?

Why is that......... Why do we have to wait a half hour to start drinking after we eat.... IDK this all confusing me..... I had life Cereal this morning and I was fine... I thought I was to be full after two bites..... HELP

Ok. It's bad but if you get back on track it will be ok. However if you continue to graze you will probably not lose weight the way you want.

Being hungry will always make you think about food but once you are past purée you may find that the solid Proteins will satisfy you more.

Come on Ronna! You can do this. When you are hungry in between meals try drinking some Crystal Light. You can't eat for at least a half hour after that... I use that rule to help police myself very often.

I don;t understand what's going on, if OUR stomach's are the size of eggs, how come we can eat more than the egg.....?????? I seem to be eating more than what I am suppose to.... Am I going to do harm to my Band.. Any ideas or suggestions...... ????