I got banded on Friday Aug 14th. I feel good except that there is a burning sensation at the port site incision. It is worse when I am up...almost non-existant when I am sitting but even the skin around the incision burns and gets worse with touch. Anyone else experience this? Also, any suggestions for foods to eat on liquids?...I am dying!:biggrin:

I have that feeling around the port incision(I was banded on the 17) I was scared it was infected but it looks ok. I'm living on italian ice, popsicles, jello and broth, tea, and water.

I was banded on 8/11 and only experienced a burning sensation when I bent over which applied pressure to the incisions. The port incision was very tender and would mildly hurt for the first 6 days but then all of a sudden it just felt OK with slight discomfort here and there.

Like you I've been a bit hungry and have existed on crystal light, sugar free popsicals, and clear chicken broth or vegetable broth. On the 7th day I stated simple low cal yogurts without fruit. Yoplait light worked for me and took away the hunger. Last night I enjoyed a bowl of tomato Soup which was savory compare to all the sweet stuff.

Oh... and I've been doing a can of Slim-fast low carb (20gr protein) and low sugar (3gr) in a blender with a few cubes of ice.... very filling.

Good luck.

Ron

I had the same burning except for when lying down. It was warm to the touch and red. . . DH even mentioned maybe infection. . . but all the sudden it was fine! Skin is still dry and scratchy. . . I keep lotion on it!

i was thinking infection too but its not even pink! It is some better today. I guess I have it a little better because I was allowed to have cream soups/yogurts, pudding, cream of wheat two days after surgery...I am full with just about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of soup but get hungry fairly quick after. Any ideas for protein that don't taste too bad? the isopure is awful...TIA