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I have had my Lap band since December. The past few weeks,I am sore where the Port is located in my Stomach. Has anyone had this happen to them?

I feel for you because I have the same issues. I know it is wrong when I am eating icecream or candy but can not seem to stop while it is happening.

Does anyone on this Blog come from the Andover,Ma.area? I need to find a support group fast. I am only 4 months in and already using food as an emotional crutch to some hard times. The scary thing is that It actually hurts to eat certain foods and yet I am anyway. If this is not a sign that I need help,I do not know what is. So if anyone knows of any place I can go to talk to other People who are going through what I am..I would really appreciate it. The place I got the Surgery only meets once a Month and not at a convenient time for me.

I had my first fill last week,I believe it was 4cc. I felt fine after,no issues holding down drinks and assumed I would feel some restriction when I started back on food. Not only do I feel no restriction at all,suddenly the full feeling I had before is not lasting long. I am scared that I am going to start gaining what I lost so far. Should I call the Doctor and let them know or do I just wait it out? Has this happened to anyone?

I had the same thing and still do at times. Mine was gas but if it continues,check with your Doctor.

Thank You and you are correct. I learned during my Pre-op that not all Physcians have the same plan. My cousin was allowed to eat much more and differently than I was. I knew enough to follow my Doctor/Nurses,since they were the ones I was going to working with for a long time. I think though it is natural and human nature to somtimes follow advice we know might not be right...just because we want to be able to whatever it is we are asking. This is just another way of fooling ourselves...which we have all done or we would not have needed the surgery.

Do not get discouraged. The same thing is happening to me. I lost the most weight during the Pre op shakes. I am 6 weeks post op and the last couple of weeks,I lose a couple and then gain a couple. I was told it has to do with fluid/swelling and it will kick start soon. Good luck!

I got banded 12/21 and felt the same way last week. I was told this is normal as you feel better. I drank more water and used Jello sugar free pudding and jello for those inbetween hungry times. Also,grab a slice of turkey when you feel hungry,it helps.

I am having my first fill next week but not until early afternoon. Can I eat regular food in the morning or should I have a shake? They never told me and are very difficult to reach. Thanks!

I am just into week 4 post op. Weeks 1-3 controlling eating was easy,I got full fast. All of sudden I am not feeling full and able to eat more per sitting. Seeing that part of my issue is over eating,I am getting nervous. I do not get my first fill until 2/1 and dont want to gain what I have lost. Is this normal to suddenly be able to eat more?

Thank you all..it helps to know what I am experiencing is normal.

I know everyone progresses differently,so wanted to see if anyone else is going through this. I am now on week 4 post op,according to my Drs I am supposed to be "starting" solid proteins. Well I started that last week and eventhrough in a couple of vegtables. I have had no issues and am tolerating everything. I eat slow,smal bites...etc and have had no problems. So should I go ahead and continue with this? I feel like I am breaking some rule but since I am not having issues would like to be able to get some veggies at least into me! Any thoughts?

No,as much as I Love my Dr and the staff...the information on post op diet was very minimum. It was more about food catagories than actual foods.

I am just going into week 3 and for some reason am having tons of trouble with the food. Week 1 + 2 were smooth sailing. My Doctor is allowing me Yogerts,cream soups,cottage cheese,eggs,jello and sf pudding. It sounds like plenty to chose from....yet I am so over any milk products. (I am Lactose intolerant) Any suggestions on what to eat so I dont keep "cheating",I do not want mess this up or hurt my band.

I am only a little over a week past my surgery..however the incision on my ride side is very sore. I also feel a bump under it. Is this where the port is located?

I wanted to write this because I know before my Lap Band surgery last Friday,I spent months reviewing blogs. I really wanted to hear from patients who had the same surgery I was having,at the same place. I had my surgery last Friday 12/21/12 and could not have been more impressed with the whole process. Everyone was on top of everything,attentive and kind from the Pre-Op Nurses to the Doctors. The overnight Nurses and assistant I had were so kind and had great attitudes every time I hit that beeper! My one bad experience was the day Nurse on the day I was discharged...no personality and not on top of anything. However how can I complain when up to that point everyone was so wonderful! The staff there provides great care,are very specific on what needs to be done post-op and have not problem answering all the questions I asked. I had Dmitry Nepomnayshy and he came to see me Pre-Op and was very nice. So if your a Lahey patient and not sure if you should get this done there....you can relax and know they will take good care of you.

I had my surgery on Friday and besides them finding a Hernia,went well. I thought I would be so much more sore than this..the gas pain is no fun but can deal with it. At what point will I start to feel "normal" again?

I am having my Lap Band Surgery tomorrow. I keep reading about all this pain and weight gain from the surgery. Does this happen to everyone?