Hi All,

Im 5 days out from surgery and although my port pains seems to be getting better by the day, I still almost feel like i can feel the band around my stomach. Its like a feeling right under my sternam(spelling),like a pulling. I also think i still have some gas left because it feels like i need to burp but cant , and it kind of hurt.When i lay on my sides i feel it pulling as well? Just wanted to know if this is normal and how long should it last.

Thanks for all the great info Guys!:girl_hug:

Stacy

272/272/175

Dr. Robert Marvin

Houston Tx

Banded on 03/06/07

Hi Stacy! I too had my banding on the 5th. I thought by now I would be feeling better. I can feel "something there" also. That hasn't let up at all. I developed a huge hematoma to the left of my top incision. I think that is why I am not feeling as well as I should because it hurts like heck. I am feeling very nauseous today too. I sure hope things get better. I am having second thoughts now as to why I did this to myself! I read posts from some people who have gone back to work on day 3, who are driving on day 5. I can't imagine...I hope you are doing better than I think I am! One day at a time I suppose. Thanks and hope things go well for you. Take care.

Jeanne:sick

280/257/150

It took me a full 3 weeks to start feeling myself again. The swelling was gone, the port pain has chilled considerably (although just one wk ago, I was in another thread, asking if the pain was normal), and my energy level is almost 100% again.

Hang in there! It does get better!

Call your doc if it persists. I went through exactly what you described and then it went away.....but better to check with doc.

thanks girls for your advice and replies. I know it will get better and I just need to give it more time. Helen I can't imagine going back to work as of yet. I need another week off. How did you do it? Both you and Betsy have great weight losses! Keep up the good work! Take care!

280/257/150

Banders from the 6th--chin up--It sounds like we all start out very positive and look forward to all the benifits we can gain by losing, but in pain all positivity can get lost.

I'm sorry that you are feeling this way,:cry but am appreciating that you post so when I get banded I will have a realistic expectation.

I do hope that what you are feeling is "normal", and no concern for Doc.

Both of you hopefully will quickly gain comfort and strength and success.

Think possitive when you are able---thinking of you---congratulations on surgery---good luck in recovery---

Hang in there. It will go away. I found out simply trying to relax and eating verrry slowly before I knew it that feeling was gone. I simply woke up one morning and like "wow, I don't feel that tightness anymore." I think your body is just fighting the new invasion in the body, but eventually it does accept it.

Bette

It did take almost 3 weeks to get back to normal for me. I went back to work in 3 weeks, and am glad I did not try to go back sooner.

I did not feel the band, but the port was bothersome for some time. It felt as though it did not belong there, and when I sneezed, it felt as though it wanted to pop out.

Now, I am going to the gym, and doing well with that. Been able to lift the heavy objects at work, and have enough stamina to get through that day. Hang in there!

Hey Guys

Thanks for all the replys. Today was my first day back to work, it went pretty good. I still have that burning feeling at the port site, but if i sit for a few it gos away. Im a hair stylist, so i have to stand. Im so happy, i started on mushies today. I started 1 day early though, dont tell. For Breakfast i had some cream of wheat with skim milk to make it soupy.

For lunch some sugar free pudding, and for dinner mashed potatoes about 3/4 of a cup. They were all so delish, after the liquids. I ate very slow and everything has gone down great. Feels good to feel satisfied. If something is stuck do you know wright away? Did i eat too much for my first day on mushie?Hope everyone had a great day!:eek:

Stacy

banded 03/06/07

272/265/170

Dr. Robert Marvin

Houston Tx Ps I have very poor spelling and grammer forgive!

Eeek, got me a little worried. I'm hoping to return back to work after 3-4 days! I have an office job, so I won't have to walk around or anything.. and worst case scenerio I can do most of it from home.. but I have already told my employer I only plan on taking a week at most off. :x