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OK I Feel Embarassed

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sandradee0124

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So I hurt myself Sunday morning. Really pulled something, even made a popping noise, and still have significant pain. I spent all day yesterday "laying low" and planning on not going to work today or working out.

 

Sleeping hurt on either side, I did not imagine the pain which I still feel, by the way. But now, I feel more embarassed than anything.

 

I called the doctor first thing this morning AFTER driving to the gym and doing 60 mins on the elliptical. It doesn't hurt when I'm on the machines, only standing up, getting up from sitting and laying on my side(s)? (Who knows).

 

She calls me back. It has nothing to do with my band or my port at all. Probably pulled a muscle that was torn up during surgery. I felt pretty embarassed with that one.

 

My band is in the center of my abdomen between the rib cage, about 4 inches above my belly button. My port is to the right (my right), just above the belly button on the right. The pain is on the left below my rib cage. She told me to go ahead and start core workouts by the end of the week which should strengthen some muscles and hopefully help me not do this again!

 

I've never been so concerned with not getting hurt, or damaging a band which is far more protected by layers of fat than my wrist, or teeth, or knee!

 

I wish I could just take back the last couple days and not have gotten so dramatic with it. I apologize to all of you as well!

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Thank goodness you didn't hurt yourself. That is really all that matters. Continue working out and stretching, as your doctor advises. Don't overdo, that will only inflame things and make healing worse.

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Remember you are healing from the inside out. I am not sure how long you have been banded, but I needed to take a long time before I could do that much. Take it easy and go slow your body is telling you something so listen to it. Walk and change up your routine a bite. Best wishes and no need to be embarrassed. We are all hear to support each other and learn from each other. You are doing great just being in touch. Best wishes imaluckydog

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Oh my, I do that ALL the time!! Ha! I'm glad that you are good to go. Like Luck said, listen to your body. :)

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