Getting Banded 11/15/07

missypshep · November 12, 2007

Okay, I am getting jittery about this whole thing. I know I need it. I know I want it. But all these messages read about pain, gas PB - it is scary.

If you are over 400 lbs (like me) does that mean your port will be deeper than a person in the 200-300 lbs range?

Is grape Jello considered clear Jello (lol) Just call me dumb.

Pat

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juliegeraci · November 13, 2007

Okay, I am getting jittery about this whole thing. I know I need it. I know I want it. But all these messages read about pain, gas PB - it is scary.
If you are over 400 lbs (like me) does that mean your port will be deeper than a person in the 200-300 lbs range?

Is grape Jello considered clear Jello (lol) Just call me dumb.

Pat

:whoo::help:

Hi Missy, your port is placed just under the skin so he should be able to feel it no matter what. Yes, jello is a clear liquid. You can have anything that fits through a straw. Creamy Soups saved me. Good luck.

babygrl1234 · November 13, 2007

Hi Missy, your port is placed just under the skin so he should be able to feel it no matter what. Yes, Jello is a clear liquid. You can have anything that fits through a straw. Creamy Soups saved me. Good luck.

As far I know ports are not placed directly below the skin but are stiched to the muscle. This is why once you lose more weight you begin to be able to feel the port better and it will sometimes stick out of the skin. That is why there is such a thing as a low profile port.

urnoturcar · November 13, 2007

Okay, I am getting jittery about this whole thing. I know I need it. I know I want it. But all these messages read about pain, gas PB - it is scary.
If you are over 400 lbs (like me) does that mean your port will be deeper than a person in the 200-300 lbs range?

Is grape Jello considered clear Jello (lol) Just call me dumb.

Pat

:whoo::help:

Okay, don't get too jittery!! I just got banded yesterday and was so nervous nearly backing out just before they came in and gave me my meds to be put to sleep. It was very easy for me, and I was so scared, but so far so good :eek:

A little pain, but not much, and I was done so quick.

Good luck! i know it's scary!!!

Pattypoo1 · November 13, 2007

Hey Pat,

I wasn't really all that nervous. Mine went fine. Only took pain meds for 2 days. Now 12 days out and no pain what so ever. I did have a little bit of the shoulder pain, but the tylenol with codeine took care of it, and it only lasted a couple of days, on and off. It was real tough to get Water down for a couple of days, but now I can drink just fine. Don't worry yourself.

DonHoll1 · November 13, 2007

Welcome to the site and good luck! Jello of any flavor is fine, and i believe your port will be a little deeper as it is sewn to the muscle. Donna

Putty · November 14, 2007

I was just banded yesterday (Nov 12th). I was a wreck the day before, and I have to tell you it really wasn't bad at all. My surgery was at 9:30 am, and I was back home but 2:30. As for the gas, it is a pain (no pun intended) but walking really seems to help you feel better. I wish you the best, and try to stay calm. I wish I would have.

Trishs19 · November 14, 2007

I was just banded on Friday, and I was feeling the same thing. I almost turned off my alarm to fake going back to bed. The absolut worst part of the surgery is over in a few days. We have the rest of our lives to be strong and really LIVE! That is what I want. Roller coasters, and mountain hikes, and to walk down the aisle on an airplane without turning sideways. So I don't care that every other commercial is food, or that I belch like a truck driver now - this too shall pass! You can do it! I didn't even fill the pain prescription! You can do it!