Scared, what is the pain like, what are some things that everyone eats after 3 months, about how many ounces.

The most painful part of the surgery for me, was where the doctor had to attach the port to a muscle in the abdominal area. Now I know every one is different, just as every doctor do things different, but all in all in this not considered a seriously painful surgery, more of a discomfort and even that doesn't last too long. I myself actually only felt pain when I had to stand up or sit back down, because I was using that muscle, but if I were just sitting in a chair or laying in bed, I had no pain at all.

It's normal to be frightened and that's why it's good to come to the boards for support. Keep us posted on your progress and I wish and pray for a very speedy and painfree recovery for you and a successful journey on you weight loss adventure.

I personally think you will eventually feel like the rest of us and be glad you have made this decision, I know I am.

Take care,

Cindy

Hi Jaygerlo5-

My Surgeon is Dr. Hamn. I had surg on 6-2-05. I had lost 33# by 7/10 (actually only 25# because I lost 8# before surg) I was at a plateau, and was told Dr. Hamn doesn't do the 1st fill until 10 wks post op. He was on vacation my 10th week, so I have my first fill 8/19.

Before my fill, I could eat whatever I wanted. Just not as much as before the band. Now that I've has my first fill (1.5cc), I'm definately tighter. I was on liquids 3 days and then soft diet for about 1 wks. I just tried a cheese stick wrapped w/ turkey and although I chewed real good, it still feels tight, but the 1 cheese stick w/ turkey has filled me up for now.

Before the Fill, I could even do a handfull of popcorn. (my favorite food.) and just about anything else. Now I hesitate because I know it's tighter. I did try popcorn yesterday and got maybe 15 pieces down and was satisfied. (they're empty calories- so I didn't fill up.)

I won't lie to you. After surg- the first thing I thought was, "oh GOD, what have I done." I've never had any type of abdominal surgery before... so the abdominal pain was intense. But by the next morning, with the help of a pillow across my abdomin whenever I walked, I was doing okay. I had surg on Thursday and by Sat I was walking 1/4 mile. Daily the pain got better. I went back to work on Wednesday. (could have gone back monday- but glad I took the extra time.) The worst part was the pain at the port site incision. It felt like everytime I sat down, the port was poking under my rib. I didn't notice that after about 3-4 wks.

I originally bought 2 bottles of liquid Adult strength tylenol. I still have 1/4th of the 1st bottle left.

Yes- I was apprehensive. We've all been there. I kept thinking- I've lost wgt in the past I can do it again. But I knew that I needed that help of the lap-band to control my portons. I can now eat approx 1/4th of a chicken breast or about 2 oz Protein w/ veggies and possible salad or some rice and I'm full.

Would I do it again...... IN A HEART BEAT!!

Keep your chin up and good luck. We may run into each other in Dr. Hamn's Ofc.