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Hello everyone, I havent ever posted before apart from my introduction but love this site and read it regularly. Today I'm writing cos I would love some help. I have the most terrible abdominal cramps over my port. Thought it might have been dreaded consitpation but now think it may be related to the clothes I was wearing - pantyhose rested on my port??!! I have to wear suits and pantyhose every day for my job so this little scenario is kind of unavoidable. Has anyone else had this problem??? Port is located on the left hand side, right where the waitband of trousers etc is. Any ideas?? I should add that my clothes aren't super tight now but everything has a waistband and this seems to be causing some drama. Thanks so much! Pen. Australia 120kgs/100kgs/70kg Banded 31 May 2004

Thanks guys for all the tips - feel better with every day that passes!!

Hi guys, I love reading all your posts - you're all amazing and inspiring!! Thankyou!! I am 11 days post surgery and just have a few little questions I would love your help with.. 1. Are mushy foods (eg oatmeal, scrambled eggs, thick Soups, mushy pasta), considered liquids (dumb question really but I hope you get where I'm coming from) - do you think it would be ok to eat these at this stage or should I still be on pure/really runny liquids? I understand one doesn't move on to solids until about the 1 month mark but what stages of eating are there before then? also 2. I still have quite sharp back pain sort of between my shoulder blades and chest pain (sternum area) - presume its from the gas - any tips for making it vanish? Seriously can't thank you all enough for the laughs and amazing support - I live on the other side of the planet in Australia but would sooo love to be able to come and meet you all. Pen Age 34 Banded 31 May 04 (11 days ago) Height 5'9" start weight 120 kgs (which I think is 264 lbs) current weight 115 kgs (down 5kgs - about 10 lbs) goal weight 70 kgs (or about 160lbs) Location Australia

Hello everyone, my name is Pen and I have just been banded in Perth Australia (31 May). At the beginning of week 2, I am back at work but feel a bit ratty (sternum pain) and just a gnereal feeling of weirdness. Was sooo delighted to find your siteand read all the posts - lots of really helpful information. Thank you - I look forward to following everyone's progress!! Start weight 260 lbs Goal weight 160 lbs Have lost 5 lbs in the first week!!