Hi all,

I was banded July 27,2012 and have lost close to 50lbs. All is going well but I do notice slight discomfort on my port side. It comes and goes but I realize if I sit for a long time with my body kind of twisted towards the band, it cause discomfort. The port site looks fine and no pain to touch or warm. Is it still healing internally? Oh and I have no issues eating; it all goes down well.

Th

Hi all,

I was banded July 27,2012 and have lost close to 50lbs. All is going well but I do notice slight discomfort on my port side. It comes and goes but I realize if I sit for a long time with my body kind of twisted towards the band, it cause discomfort. The port site looks fine and no pain to touch or warm. Is it still healing internally? Oh and I have no issues eating; it all goes down well.

Th

I was banded around the same time as you. I get port discomfort very little, it comes and goes. Its not painful or anything. I noticed when I am wet from the shower and I am leaning on that side to wash, I get a little discomfort. I told my surgeon about it, he checked the area and all was great!

Its pretty normal, unless of course you are experienceing excruciating pain, then that would need addressing. It seems to be common. On your next visit to your surgeon, bring the subject up for peace of mind

Thanks! I will be seeing my doc at the end of this month and will le him know!

Thanks! I will be seeing my doc at the end of this month and will le him know!

Thanks! I will be seeing my doc at the end of this month and will le him know!

Me too!! I got an appt next week! keep up the great work

Like wise PattyGirl66!

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I was banded July 27,2012 and have lost close to 50lbs. All is going well but I do notice slight discomfort on my port side. It comes and goes but I realize if I sit for a long time with my body kind of twisted towards the band, it cause discomfort. The port site looks fine and no pain to touch or warm. Is it still healing internally? Oh and I have no issues eating; it all goes down well.

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I was banded July 25, 2012 ... Just two days before you. I've lost 30. I needed to lose a total of 75 pounds, altogether. I lost 13 Lbs. on pre-diet and been on several plateaus. Frustrating at times, but hanging in there. I had several serious medical issues and that is one of the reasons I wanted a band. Get off all these medications! My port is tender some times but I think it's because it is something foreign under the skin and it does get poked with needles for fills occasionally. Had three very small fills and in the green zone. I wish the losing was faster, but it is NOT a gain, thank God.

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