Hi. I just wanted to introduce myself. I was banded last week. I have been enjoying this forum for a while and I decided I should make myself an official banded member.

I have one question. The large incision where my port was placed is still very painful. It hurts when I walk and move. It is not red or inflamed or swollen. The nurse said that it is normal to hurt at that site. She said, "you don't even want to know what they did to you through that incision." A little scarey.

Is this normal as she says? How long does the pain last.

I am so hopeful that this surgery will work for me. I have appreciated all the information I have received from this site.

Hi AliDiane! (I love your name. I have two cousins by the names of Ali and Diane and they are sisters. You're not them, are you? )

It is normal for the largest incision to take longer to heal and feel completely normal. Some people report twinges in that incision, at the port site, for months afterward. I think you'll start feeling better during the coming week and pretty soon you will only feel it on rare occasions.

Welcome to LBT, and congratulations on your banding!

Welcome to the banded. We're glad that you are here!

Welcome to LBT and bandland!:eek: