Hi! I was banded March 24th and had a hiatial hernia fixed. I wanted to share and hear others stories because I didn't know what to expect (see what is "normal"?). I have four 1/2 inch holes and one 2 inch hole right in the middle and my port is right below it. I thought the port was supposed to be on the side and all the holes 1/2 inch. My port area is still quite swollen and sore, but I no longer say ouch when I turn over. I gained 6 pounds on surgery day - I assume from swelling. It took almost a week to loose that. I've lost 3 pounds since then. Since I'm hardly consuming any calories at this point, I thought I would loose weight faster. One shake a day, which I have to consume in two or three sittings, and clear liquids the first week. I'm in the second week and I get to add some tomato soup, and a few thicker liquids. I can only consume about 1/3 cup at a time, so I guess I am still pretty swollen. I'm getting hungry now, so I just have to consume something a little more often. I get to go to mushed food on Thursday for a week and then a week on soft whole food. Then I have my first doctor visit 4 weeks after surgery. I'm glad I did this, but I am still very nervous.
