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I don't think my pain was a 5 but I definitely was still very sore 8 days postop. I still had problems bending. I didn't sleep in my bed until 6 days postop-I had to sleep in a recliner. So, don't worry too much about the pain. I was getting what felt like spasms around my port site too and the surgeon told me it was the muscle and my body trying to reject the port and it did go away. So hang in there. Definitely go see the doctor if it gets worse. It seems as though you're doing good with your meals. I was starving 1 wk post op and wanted to eat. So, you're doing a great job. Congratulations.

I had trouble getting up and down after the surgery and when I got home I realized I couldn't wipe or clean my coolie without hubbies help because I couldn't turn my body in any way that didn't hurt. That only lasted a day I think. Sorry for the overshare! Picking things up weren't a problem, it was just bending or moving. Good Luck!

Thank you guys so much for all your support and guidance....it really means a lot. But now I feel even worse - Here I was counting the seconds until my first fill, well I walk into the doctor's office this A.M. only to be told "your appt was last Thursday, the office is closed." I CANT BELEIVE I MISSED MY APPT. I was soooo worried about screwing up that I screwed up! Now I have to wait another week. I hope this isn't some type of subconscious sabotage...But reading all your kinds words made me feel a lot better.

Tomorrow I go for my first fill and I'm really nervous. So what do I do?? I sabotage myself by eating a slice of pizza, some cookies and potatoes. Now I feel like crap and I'm so worried the first fill won't work. Did anybody do this to themselves? Just when I'm doing great and lost around 25-28 lbs in 6 wks, I go and do this. I appreciate any advice. Lana

I was banded on 11/14 and I have port pain because my bra rubs against it most of the time. My port is on my right side just under my breast bone. Where is yours?

If you take any medications you might want to buy a pill cutter and/or crusher. Also make sure you have Gas-X on hand just in case of the dreaded gas pains. Don't prepare too many meals because you propab;y won't be that hungry right away. Have sugar free jello, pudding and broth on hand too. Good luck - it's sooooo exciting.

I'm 6 wks post op and I don't count calories. I look at total fat, carbs, sugars and protein. My doc calls it the 5% rule. Total fat, carbs and sugar should be 5% or less, and the protein should be at least 9 gms. It's hard to find good food that falls in that group, but they're there. Just gotta keep looking.

Hey NYC - I'm on Long Island. I go for my first fill tomorrow (3cc in a 10cc band) so I'll let you know how my goes. I would try the liquids and mushies like someone else suggested. If it doesn't get better I'd call the doctor.

I didn't have pre-op diet at all, doctor just told me to eat wisely. He said exactly what you said, it takes a lot longer than 1 wk to shrink the liver. I had no problems whatsoever and they even took out my gallbladder and repaired a hernia at the same time. As far as having the surgery 4 days after seeing the doctor, usually you have to go through a series of tests with different docs to make sure everything else is ok. I am in NY so I can't help you with a doc but good luck whatever you decide.

Has anyone had their port relocated? My port is on my right side under my breastbone and my bra bangs into it all day. If anyone has had this done could you let me know what kind of a procedure is it - hospital stay or in the office. What is the recovery period like - is it difficult like the surgery itself. Thanks in advance for your responses. Lana

I had the opposite - constipation. As long as you keep drinking lots of water you should be ok. You don't want to dehydrate. If it last more than 2 days I would check with the doctor. Are you drinking with meals? I know that if I forget and I have a sip of water with food - it goes right through me. Good luck.

Someone else just had the same question as you about the shoulder pain. I told her IT'S GAS - and 3 days after my surgery it was the worst pain I ever had. I couldn't breathe and I almost went back the hospital. The only thing that worked was a box of Gas-X strips (the ones that melt in your mouth). My doctor said it was ok. Try it. As far as eating, have to eaten eggs? They worked for me. Also, soft cheeses, yogurt and sugar free pudding. Those are just some I can think of. I know its not easy, but it gets better. Keep up the good work and happy holidays.

IT'S GAS.....Trust me - the 3rd day after my surgery I had it so bad I almost went back to the hospital. I took a whole box of Gas-X strips, the ones that melt in your mouth. My doctor said I could take twice as much as the box says I could. It's the only thing that worked. The pain up my shoulder was so bad I couldn't breathe. Try it! Good luck.

I 6 wks post op and thinking about asking my surgeon to relocate my port because its so close to my breast bone that my bra leans on it all day and really bothers me. Can you tell me about the surgery and how it compared to the band surgery itself. Thanks

Mushy foods allows your stomach to heal after surgery. You shouldn't eat noodles and rice so early on. My doctor advises to eat and drink proteins before you add different foods because you need to get your nutrients first. Don't fill up on bad carbs. They have no nutritional value.

That's terrific - good for you. Have fun at the party and happy holidays.

In my case you can see the port because I had a very thin abdominal wall so it's not hidden by much fat or tissue. My port is very close to the breast bone so my bra digs into it all day. Very annoying, but not enough to regret anything. I think its great that you eat ice. You get plenty of water in that way. I can't imagine there being anything wrong with continuing after surgery. Anyway, that's all they let you have after your surgery for that first day. Good luck and keep asking questions. Lana

My 3rd day post op was the worst day of my life. I had crippling gas pains that I almost had to go back to the hospital. I took an entire box of the Gas-X strips that melt in your mouth and it helped. My doctor said it was okay to take double of what it says on the box. I share your pain. The next day was alot better.

My doctor said I could take pills as long as they are the same size or smaller than a tylenol tablet. In the beginning I cut all pills in either halves or quarters but now I swallow them whole. I still take chewable vitamins though.

Try packing with you some of those small individual servings of unsweetened applesauce, sugar free pudding, and some mashed bananas. I hope you like fruit. These things won't go bad while traveling. Make sure you have plenty of water and good luck. Happy Holidays

I haven't but you should go to an emergency room if you can't reach your doctor and the pain gets worse. It's worth having it checked out then something going wrong. Good Luck.

I don't think you're too old at all. I talk to a woman who goes to my surgeon and she is in her 60's. You want to do this for all the right reasons and your and your husband's fears are justified. It's the fear of the unknown. But since you have this surgery available to you just keep investigating it and asking plenty of questions. Good luck on whatever you chose to do.

You shouldn't be eating any of that stuff during the mushy stage. Potato chips are not healthy and you need to eat healthy foods, especially in the beginning. If you have to have something crunchy, try toasting a pita and eating that with maybe a little lite peanut butter. Just make sure you chew well.

Hopefully you are seeking professional help for your disease. If not, please do. Nobody should feel so alone. Did your surgeon know you had an eating disorder before you had the surgery? Usually if they do, they shouldn't do it. Please get some help and good luck. Try and enjoy your family and don't be so hard on yourself. You deserve to be happy.

The thing with being a nurse is that you're trained to help other people - unfortunately you take care of everyone else but yourself. I was banded almost 6 wks ago and I shared a room with a nurse that had the surgery and she said that being a nurse made it worse for her because she knew what its like being on the opposite side of the patient. The fact that you are now seeing a dr. is your first step. It's okay to be scared - the more you read, read, and read some more you'll more excited and less scared. I, too, was best friends with Motrin so I know the feeling. Just keep asking questions everything will be fine. You're on the right track. Congratulations and good luck.