Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

Mine is in the same place which makes it at my clothing waistband level...but it doeent interfere with exercise.

Congratulations and best wishes.

Mimi

My port is located there also. I have had some swelling in that area and it is a little tender, but other than that, it seems fine.

Hi Bonnie, congrats! I know exactly how you feel, it was a long hard road getting banded and i kept feeling like any minute someone was gonna tell me NO you can't have your band you haven't lost enough weight. but i finally got it in and they cannot take it away !!! my port site is to the left of my bellybuton but higher up not near my belly button. I also have a tiny incision right below/in between my breasts, dr said thats where the band is, it surprised me that it was so high up hence the stuck feeling in my throat when i eat too much or something doesn't go down right away. I also had the intense shoulder pain for weeks, it was scary, i thought it would never go away but it finally did, i think walking helped the most to get it to go away. anyways good luck to you, i unfortunately have learned to eat around my band and am not making much progress...i'm going backwards..gaining weight...can't believe i let this happen again..well..hopefully i'll get it right one of these days.

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

Congratulations on your band!! My port is also near my belly button. I didn't realize it though until today when I went for a post op appt. Its just under my belly button to the right. Almost two weeks out and I haven't had an issue...didn't even know it was there lol Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

Hi there everyone. My port is also at my belly button area just slightly above it. It is tender. My first fill will be on april 27th I cannot wait I do not have any restriction feeling at this moment and can get pretty much anything down. Its depressing,but the best advice I have gotten was the lbs will start falling off after a couple of fills. Good luck

hello,

I was banded jan 25th and although after my surgery i didn't have any restriction i still only ate 1 cup of food, healthily and have not strayed. I haven't let myself eat whatever I want just because my band may allow me to. I have since lost 43 lbs! I had my first fill last week on march 22nd and I couldn't be happier. My port is located around 3 inches above my belly button or more and to the left. I can feel my port. =)

I was banded 3/19, and my port is to the left of my belly button also.

I had pains from the gas they inflate you with during surgery - it lasted about 4 days post-op.

I waited 3 years to get banded - and I am stoked at my weight loss - 30 lbs since I went on

the pre-op diet of 1200 calories a day.

I am finding that this site is great for support.

All the best to you on your new journey.

Jim

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

Thank you so much for your reply's. I was a little worried about the location but now feel better. I feel pretty good but am really tired. Just resting and trying to get my liquids in. I will start a ticker and keep everyone posted. Looking forward to being healthy and happy for the first time ever!!!

Hi everyone.

My name is Bonnie and I was banded on Friday March 25th so I am 3 days post op. I can't believe I made it. So far I feel pretty good. Lots of gas pains especially on my left side and shoulder. The funny thing is I thought my long incision would be just under my bra line at the top of my stomach but there is only a tiny hole there. My largest incision, about 2 inches, is just to the left of my belly button. Does anyone else have their port in that location? Other than that not much swelling just trying to get in my fluids. I am soooo happy I made it. I kept waiting for someone to tell me in the operating room that a mistake had been made and I couldn't get my band. I am so happy and am so glad I have found this site. Thank you all for you help and info.

I just got so emotional reading this, because I felt the same way, as soon as I woke up, I was asking am I banded. But i was in alot of pain because, I had hernia repair, but i am also very happy and thankful. ALSO my port is in that same location slightly above and to the left of my belly button. I am intrested in knowing what diet do they have you on, and did you lose any weight with pre-op diet and that. I wish you much success, please keep in touch and let me know your progress. thanks tina

Holly molly it took me forever to find this thread! I am still getting use to this site and am having a hard time. Anyway, thanks to everyone for all the comments. I have lost 18lbs since my 1 week pre op diet and today I go for my post op appointment. I feel great the only thing is I was told not to remove the little tape over the cuts so I didn't. Well this morning I woke up and 2 of the small ones really hurt so before my shower I peeled the tape off and they are infected pretty bad. They smelled awfull!! I know too much info...sorry but I can't wait to see the doctor this afternoon. The area of my port is still taped but looks good so far. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks again and I love this site!!!!!

Hi I had my surgery 5/31/11 in California my insurance paid for everything. Then I move a week later to Texas and can't find a dr that except my insurance I have not seen a dr for a

my first fill at all. I am now eating and gaining more. Plz help.. I have Medicaid insurance.