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Jennifur, That's the problem - I haven't exercised my abs since I started hurting...and I still hurt! I called my docs office today and the staff told me that this is normal and that if it gets worse to give them another call. I just hope my band isn't eroding or that I don't have an infection..... :cry

8 weeks post op and I'm still having port soreness in the muscle directly where my port is. The thing is, I never had any discomfort until after my first fill. How long does this last? It's sore to bend over and with other certain movements. From what I've read it seems to be pretty common, but how long does it last for you all???

I could care less about my weight right now...my stomach muscles are still SO sore! I'm ok when I'm sitting or standing, it's when I start using the muscles to do things like walk, reach, etc, that I'm sore....It's been over a week now.

Welcome Amanda!!! This is such a diverse and wonderful group of ladies. They're an absolute wonderful support group and are just plain fun to chat with! Jump right in!!!

Terri you look absolutely fantastic!!!! I need a vacation too...the last 2 vacations that I've had in the past year was 8 weeks for a hysterectomy last September, and 5 days for my lapband in April LOL

Oh good lord...I went to PF Changs tonight and I ate hot and sour soup, 2 FRIED dumplings(shells and all) and about a cup of spicy chicken. It was SO yummy though!!! :faint:So much for losing weight this week. I need a fill....

Ugh....I'm still having port soreness in the muscle directly where my port is. How long does this last? It's sore to bend over with certain movements. I'm not sure that I can do my zumba this week! From what I've read it seems pretty common, but how long does it last for you all???

I tend to get leg cramps if I didn't drink enough water...dehydration seems to be the culprit for me!

ahem....well I had my first fill on 6/4 (2 weeks ago) and I still feel no restriction. I've lost 2-3 lbs since my fill in the past 2 weeks. I think I'm doing something wrong. I'm getting my water and protein in...my calories are between 800-1100 calories a day at the most, and I'm more active than I used to be....I think I need another fill....

Why would we WANT to move??? I like it here!

It seems all of my restriction is gone too!!! :help: I'm able to eat what I want, when I want....and because I try to behave, I'm ALWAYS hungry!!! Weekends seem to be the hardest for me because I'm with the family and they're forever wanting to go out to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. I try to order things that seem healthier, but then I gain weight still. I'm fluctuating between 233-234....My next fill is scheduled for July 16th, but I think that I'm going to try to get in sooner...he told me that at 3 weeks if I'm still hungry, to call in and get in sooner... :faint: Speaking of which, gotta run! The kids are taking the hubby out to breakfast for Fathers Day! :hungry:

Thank you Jane!!! I'll definitely give that a try!

WOW I ate WAY too much today. 1625 calories! ARGHHHHHH!!! It must be that time of the month for me (although I had a hysterectomy last year so I wouldn't know for sure, but it sure feels like it!). I'm HUNGRY, I'm craving everything, and because I CAN, I'm eating everything!!!! Just as I get down to 233 after a week of not losing a pound, and now I go and ruin it for myself. Ok pity party over, tomorrow is a new day. I hope everyone else is doing great! Tracy where is our picture???? My hair is falling out everytime I brush it. It's dry, it's brittle, and it's thinning. I've always had pretty healthy hair, now it's icky. I get enough protein in a day and I take my vitamins. Hopefully that gets better soon!!!

Does anyone have any problems with the area around their port being sore? My muscle is soooooooooo tender....and I have Zumba tonight! Down 1 more pound! 233.2!!! YIPEEEE!!!! I'm loving this band!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happybday2::happybday::) Enjoy your time with your friends!!! Congratulations on your weight loss this far :clap2: :cheer2:

GO TRACY!! You're more dedicated than I am!! LOL I ate taco salad for dinner...god I don't know but I feel like I'm slipping back to my old habits....I don't know how to overcome this! I'm not really hungry until I start to eat something that tastes good... :help:

See this is how it looks on my page...

That's soooooooooo weird! On my page everything is lined up correctly...I deleted the butterfly - did that do it?? In the UserCP everything is on the left side and the signature is above the picture, not next to it....Hopefully removing the butterfly worked. Let me know! :help:

Hmmm I'm not sure what you mean...or how to fix it since it looks fine on my page...anyone else have any ideas??

I think you're doing fabulous Tracy! I don't exercise nearly like I should...I just started the dance class which is only 1 x a week for an hour, but I try to stay active. Like we went fishing again this weekend. All the walking around the lake, climbing little hills and such should constitute exercise right?? :faint: Other than that I wish I had the energy of HALF of the April bandsters! I see all of these exercise challenges and I'm like "ya right, go for it girls! LOL I ate horrible today so far, and I'm probably not finished lol...I had chips and dip. Reduced fat ruffles and green onion dip made with light sour cream. It was like heaven!!! :hungry:

I was banded on 4/26/07 I have 1.2 cc (1 fill) in a 4cc band Since my surgery I have lost 20 lbs (but I've lost a total of 32 lbs since before my surgery in January when I started weight watchers!)

Laura, I haven't had the courage to try popcorn yet. I'm still experimenting with foods and am a big SISSY! I LOVE popcorn...does anyone else have a problem eating it? I've seen some people do fine with it....

uh oh....I almost pb'd today I think. I know I was sliming for sure! I ate 2 small fish fillets, and took a bite off of a baked potato hashbrown...to the bathroom I went! It was pretty scary but only lasted a few minutes. I kept moving and tried getting into various positions to get it to go down. Something must have worked because a little while later the feeling of me going to hurl were gone! Nothing actually came up but slime...ick!

Jenn I LOVE water aerobics!! I just wanted to try something new...it kicked my BUTT!!!!

Oh please! I have NO rhythm! I have like 2 left feet...but hey, I tried! I probably looked hilarious out there, but at least I was exercising! LOL It about WORE ME OUT! I thought for a second I would die, but then she started the cool down.... :faint: