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I am using the Ease into 5K app and I like it so far. I have NEVER been a fan of running and I actually look forward to it...granted, I am only on week 2.

No idea what to expect. I know I won't get a fill until next week. I am hoping to be released to exercise, but since I had so much pain over the weekend, I doubt it.

I was in the same boat. I saw someone on here recommend the Pearl Probiotics. Six hours later, I was a much happier (and lighter) camper.

Welcome to the banded side!

Ok, not dying, but I was in terrible pain. My husband works offshore and it was bad enough that I had to have a friend come bathe my kids and spend the night in case I needed to go to the hospital. I didn't have much pain post-op at all, so I thought I was done with it. NO. I posted on Friday about being tender. By Saturday evening, I thought I was dying. I couldn't stand up straight, breathing even a twinge too deep was awful. I was convinced that I either had slipped my band (though I had not other symptoms) or that I had a toxic infection. My surgeon encourages patients to use his cell if we need anything and it was bad enough I busted it out and called last night. He said it was normal and I am healing, etc. Said to use my pain meds because that is what they are for (thank goodness I still have some since I was that rockstar recoverer and all) and my heating pad. I did that last night and I feel so much better today. Today, I have had some kid's ibuprofen and am using some salon pas Patches on my abdomen (not on incisions) and I feel like a new person. If I need my pain meds, I will take them. So - word of advice - don't take all your pain meds so soon post op if you don't need them!

YES! I was a rockstar the first 3 weeks. Then on Friday, I started getting sore just below my bra line and the larger incision. By Saturday, I was miserable. I couldn't stand up straight, deep breaths were out of the question and more than a bite or two was just not happening. It was bad enough last night that I called my surgeon on his cell phone (he said it was ok at our initial visit) and if I couldn't get him, I was going to the ER. He said it is perfectly normal and that I had probably been over doing it. He said to take my pain meds and use my heating pad. Thank goodness I still have pain meds. I took some yesterday and they helped almost instantly. This morning, I could tell I was going to be tender today, so I took some kid's ibuprofin and I have 2 small salon pas Patches on my abdomen (not on incision sites). It is helping SO MUCH.

I have about convinced myself that I have a slip even though I have no reflux, no vomiting (one PB - my fault) - just a tender area that is more noticeable with deep breaths and bending over (bathing my kids). I am pretty sure I am just crazy!!

Yes - that is around where the tenderness is. Thanks!

My port area (or what I assume is the port area) seems to be somewhat tender. It doesn't necessarily hurt, but it is noticeable if I lean over. Anyone else experience this? I didn't even notice it until last week.

Mine is Lola. She was a showgirl after all.

I bought some cocktail forks. It has made a huge difference for me!

Exactly this. I am still so shocked that a doctor would act this way. Go to the grocery store and pick up a 20lb bag of dog food. It is heavy. 20 lbs is a great accomplishment. Don't let some jerk tell you it isn't.

I would find a new place to get fills ASAP. WHAT A SH*T PIG. Wow.

Name, real or screen~ Harmony Goal weight for August 31st~ 215 lbs Weight on August 1st~ 223.2 lbs Age~ 35 Dietary goal for August~ PROTEIN. Exercise goal for August~ Get an hour at least 4 days a week Personal goal for August~ Clean out my closet Date banded~ 7.19.12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 14 (but 40 total since my last denial letter) What is your favorite place to travel?~ Anywhere with my Honey and kids. Prefer tropical.

Walk. Heating pad.