Hi,

I was banded 091908, I really don't have a lot of pain just at the port. Hear comes the Butt my real problem is im on the clear liquid diet now for two weeks, Im really having problems with loose stools actually not stools just water. I feel and hear the gas but when I actually try to go it backs up,:rolleyes2: and nothing happens without really trying to force it. Any ideas thanks.

The pain around your port: its because the port is located between your skin and the muscle. I was in pain with that spot for about 2 1/2 weeks maybe 3. The more you walk the less it will hurt. It takes time, but it does go away, I promise.

About the BMs. I had the same problem for a couple of weeks. I was going bout 4 times a day and it was like I was peeing from back there. My surgeon said that it is normal and that something for loose stools would help with it. I think alot of my weight that I lost to begin with was because of the very very loose stools I was having. Just go to the store and get something for diarrhea.

Both problems are normal. I was banded Aug. 22 and it lasted for about 3 weeks! It will get better.

I was banded on Sept 18th, so I am right there with you. I have had both issues, but I think they are very common. I have used the Gas X strips and that has helped the gas TONS!! So I would highly suggest those. It does get better!! Good luck!