January 2013 Bandsters Unite

[Beckeboo25 6]

I have five incisions as well. My port is on the right side, up about 2 inches above the bellybutton (over just a little to the right) I'm 16 dpo and eating regular food. So far everything is going well. I'm having a little issue with gas. I've never in my life been this gassy! lol My husband just laughs Best wishes to all of you!

[chantelleb816 33]

My port I believe is right under my left boob. I have 7 incisions because I got lap-band with plication. I'm still in a lot of pain and I've been taking a few shallow breaths. I do constant walking and small sips of Gatorade as per my doctor. My mom was nice enough to give me a message which elevated some of the pain in my neck. I'm tired but today was better than yesterday and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

[ladybabie3 109]

Thia may be a dumb question, but im going to ask anyway how do yall no where your port it

[anniearrr 59]

I only have 3 holes. And I know where my port is cause it hurts more then the others and I can feel the bump.

[chantelleb816 33]

Thia may be a dumb question' date=' but im going to ask anyway how do yall no where your port it[/quote']

My doctor told me and its the most sensitive area

[brannewmee 103]

Thia may be a dumb question' date=' but im going to ask anyway how do yall no where your port it[/quote']

It should b the biggest incision. I have 4. Three tiny ones n 1 big one

[bubbs 15]

Hi just had surgery yesterday and suffering today i have a high pain threshold normally!! It's the trapped wind all round my neck and shoulders really hurting me and got tightness across my chest its not nice didn't sleep much at all! Know its to be expected but liquid paracetamol is not cutting it is there anything else I can have? He said I'd have bit more pain as he repaired a hernia I had no idea I had! I've got 10ml band and he put in 1 ml in x

[ladybabie3 109]

@budds trust me it gets better as the days go by trust me I was just banded on the 21st and I feel great today.

[1fitmama13 12]

Same! I was banded on the 22nd and feel the best yet. The only problem is that i was feeling so good that I forgot some rules and drank some gatorade wayyyyyyyyyy to fast and maybe too much at one time.

The feeling is not fun at all. Hurts baaaaaad. I need to remember little sips and space the sips out every 15 minutes or so.

Going for a walk to try and move some of this liquid from my baby tummy to my mama tummy.

[1fitmama13 12]

I'm going in on Monday at 730 I'm so nervous any words of advice??

Nervousness is totally normal! My personal advice is to get everything done before the surgery as possible and set yourself up with your Water, Gatorade, Popsicles, etc. the first few days are tough but keep your eye on the prize! It gets better and is an amazing tool for long term weight loss. Keep on this forum as it really helps with little questions you may have, motivation and support. The final word of advice...follow your doctors orders to a T. Don't rush your healing month as it is sooo important to set the foundation for your future with the band. Good luck tomorrow. We r all pulling for you.

January Bandsters Unite!

[asr2468 25]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to be banded! A new life a new journey!!

[Jun021068 87]

I had mine January 24, 2013. Goodluck everyone!!!

[R-Sheryl 7]

I just had my first "stuck". I will not do that again. I've never had anything hurt so bad. Chew. Chew. Chew.

[bubbs 15]

Thanks hope so I can feel the port and it hurts to cough or anything apparently that could be due to having the hernia fixed too struggling to sleep as I can't sleep on my back fingers crossed this goes soon!

[gowalking 10,790]

I just had my first "stuck". I will not do that again. I've never had anything hurt so bad. Chew. Chew. Chew.

Oh R-Sheryl....that has me so worried...getting 'stuck' and throwing up. I'm not even sure that I want any fills because of that. I know...then it's just another diet..but avoiding getting stuck is quite a deterrent in my opinion.