I was banded 6-19-06 and have not had any problems with the exception of soreness at the port site. I did expect this and i'm please that this is my only issue so far. I have been walking 5 to 7 minutes about 5 times per day since 2nd day.

Thanks to all,

Dwayne

I think I was sore for like 3 to 4 days, not bad at all.

Welcome to Bandland and good luck on your journey!

I was what I'd call "sore" for about 2 weeks if I twisted funny or used my abs heavily. By 4 weeks I felt 100% -- so much so that I didn't even believe I had a port until they did my first fill!

My port area was also a little sore for a couple of weeks. Even now it feels a little tender at times. But it does get a lot better.

I was banded June 8th and my port area is still tender, especially if I poke at it or lay on it the wrong way.

Carol

I was banded on 4/10/06 and I felt port site pain for 2 to 3 weeks. Even now I know when the weather is going to change-I get some pain.

Good Luck,

Jessica

I was banded on the 6th of June and my port site isn't sore anymore. I think it takes 2 - 3 weeks. HOpe this helps.

I was doing pretty good until I did some gardening at 3 weeks post-op, lots of bending over, some lifting. Then severe pain. Doc said I tore some of the scare tissue and a nerve ending was very unhappy, which meant that when I bent over it was like lightening bolting thru my belly. It lasted just 24 yrs and then it just went away. Then I was sore for about 3 more weeks. Not bad, just a little discomfort. Suggestion: don't do too much bending over or lifting until you are sure you are OK.

How do you know when you need a fill? Even though my food sticks a lot (BECAUSE OF STRESS) I am quite hungry and can eat a lot.