I was banded on March 3rd 2005. The surgery went really well and I am surprised at how easy I am finding the liquid stage. The only problem that I am having is I cant get the thought out of my head about the thing in my body. I know this must sound silly but it is really worring me. Dont get me wrong I am still glad that I got banded, and have even noticed a movement on the scales.

I am hoping that this is just a normal reaction and it will go away. If anyone else felt this I would really appreciate hearing from you to know I am normal.

HI Jazell,

dont worry, it'll pass!

Soon, you wont think about it... other thoughts will consume your mind, like hunger.

Then you'll be wondering if there really is something in your body.

I remember the first time I felt my port under my skin, it kinda freaked me too. We go through mental phases as well as food phases, and in a month (after your first fill) you arent going to be giving this much thought. I promise!

I had the same crazy thoughts too. I'd be sitting there thinking, omg, I've got a strange object in my tummy, then I thought of all the hips and knees that get replaced everyday. At first I wouldn't touch the port, now I push it all the time to make sure it's still there, where I want it! Enjoy your band.

Wow, so you can really feel the port? So, ok I have to ask this one -- will my husband feel it if he lays on me??? Yucky, yucky.

My sweetie hasn't complained yet. LOL!!

Wow, so you can really feel the port? So, ok I have to ask this one -- will my husband feel it if he lays on me??? Yucky, yucky.

I find myself rubbing my port sometimes absentmindedly. It's my own private security button and I love it. My DH has never noticed it.

Oh gosh you guys are funny! Anyway Jazell, I know it must be werid to think that something is there inside, but its the best thing you could of ever done for yourself! And dont worry about the scales yet your still healing let your self heal first. Good Luck with it all and Take Care

My DH has never noticed it, but I feel it alot just to make sure it is still in the right place!

I am so in love with it. It has finally made me feel normal (body, spirit and mind). My husband teases me, which one should he rub!!

Another way to look at is: There are heart surgeries that install plastic like ours all the time. These surgeries are even done on babies and young children with no problems. If a person needed it to live they wouldn't think twice.

Also, the same materials are needed for hip replacements. Look how often those are done. Or how about you have a car accident and bones are smashed, you have to have rods or pins installed permanently.

Just look at the band as what you NEED to live a healthy life and appreciate that your body will love you for taking care of yourself. :squareeye

Thankyou everyone for your kind words. It is so nice to have somewhere I can go if I am concerned or confused.

Once again thanks guys, much appreciated