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When I get up or down, or bend, it feels like I'm being stabbed. I may just not handle it like others. And no, i've never had a baby, so nothing to compare...

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How do you think you "over did?"

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Wrapping, housework, some cooking...

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I'm a bruiser too.....I have twinges of pain now and again but nothing major...best be safe and tell your doctor...hope it lets up real soon..

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I will, thanks!

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Incision pain' date=' i'm bruised around two of them :([/quote']

I really wouldn't worry...the surgery did a lot of poking around inside you plus you probably still have a bit of gas inside...I really bruise easily and was covered all over abdomen afterwards with bruises and not just around incisions. They stayed tender for over a month and turned a lovely purple, yellow, green! Relax and HEAL. If you are still concerned tomorrow or few days call your doctor. By the way I'm five months post op and my port area is still tender and uncomfortable if panty elastic is over it. I wish mine had been placed a bit higher, but so far the band is a great tool.

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Since December is almost over, I'm just wondering how many of us are left to get banded this month? Mine is Friday!

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Thanks Angel, was worried I was being a baby. Don't have a past experience to compare.

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My doc said Miralax is okay to use because it's gentle and doesn't have harsh side effects...so that's what I use and I'm doing good...best wishes!

I was recommended MIRALAX also. Much better than METAMUCIL Clear, as it has no taste. I put it in my Decaf every morning. Those who are about to be banded, get MIRALAX. You can put it in your liquids and does what it is supposed to with no cramps and "keeps things movin' " if you know what I mean *wink*

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Thanks Angel' date=' was worried I was being a baby. Don't have a past experience to compare.[/quote']

We all understand here. Go ahead and baby yourself, you need to let your body heal, as you have just had a truly life-changing experience.

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Hello everyone! I just found this app today & am so glad that I did. My sugery date is Dec 27th which is 2 days from now. So 2m is my day of all Clear Liquids. I've been really excited for months' date=' but I find myself a lil nervous- "crunch time"; which I suppose is normal. LoL. I'm so happy to now be connected with people who are on the "Bandwagon" & understand. :)[/quote']

Im being banded tomorrow too. Not nervous yet my only worry is not being too much of a burdon on my family being a single parent of two girls and the youngest is one and very clingy god knows how it will be when i get back :-\

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I was banded on 12/20' date=' and am still in a lot of pain. Not sure if I over did and am paying the price, or this is how it goes. Maybe I just don't have a high threshold for pain...[/quote']

I too am having the same stabbing incision pain and bruising where the port is. Its bc the attach it to the wall of your stomach. Ive noticed if I keep my core still not bending or leaning or reaching way over my head it helps to not irritate the area. Use your legs to squat when possible

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I was banded on the 3rd of December, And I'm down 24 pounds!!! Still in some pain if I move just right, or if I forget and roll over on my side at night! But its going good!!

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I was banded the 7th. I was losing a pound a day it seemed and now as I introduce solids no weightloss. I'm down almost 18 lbs total. Should I be worried? I've always been good at losig 5-10 lbs then that's all! Gonna have my 1st fill in Jan. Just feeling discouraged..its been 5 days and no weight change.

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