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Hey everyone. I am having a problem with my port site. At first I thought it was infected but recently it is starting to pop up and look strange. It is sore and the skin around it is peeling. I called my doc today but no answer since it is sunday I guess. I hate to run over to Tj for no reason but can this thing pop thru the skin?? I hope the pics don't gross anyone but I need advice.

There, all fixed, but I liked the 115 better.

Gee thanks for spoiling the moment!!! Actually unfortuanly it is. Thanks for letting me know. Silly me, full of wishful thinking!

Well, after the whole port saga, I am back home and all is good. Down 6 lbs in the last 2 weeks(missed last week weigh in) So yippee! I am hoping to be 210 by my anniversary trip to Canada next month (Feb2) Good luck to me.

Hey everyone, thanks for all your help and concern with my port issue. I just got back from Tj. By the time I had arrived there on Sat, the tubing from my port was actually sticking out of my stomach. I almost fainted when we took of the bandage I had put on. YUCK! Anyway, fixed me all up. Seems the tubing was too long and somehow with the seroma I had worked its way to the surface. Dr cut 5cm of tube off and I don't think it will happen again. Wow.. what a weekend. I had to go alone and was sort of nervous. Everything went fine and I even got my first fill. Thanks again

Well, I just spoke with my Docs office. They say from the pics i sent, that I have a seroma. That it will leak and I need an antibiotic. I am bummed because I am in such need of a fill and they so no until it clears up. Geez I hope its soon. Anyway, thanks everyone for your help and concern. I'll keep you all posted.

Thanks Michelle for bumping the posts. Did they have to open the area back up penni to reposition the port? If i have to go back over to Tj, it will be by myself and I really don't want to go without my hubby if i'm going to hve to be cut again. Thanks

Thanks everyone for your concern. The skin doesn't seem to be warm but it is just freaking me out the way it looks. My doc was Haucuz in TJ.. I know i know all the stuff going around about Molding Clinic but I honestly had a good experience with them. I left them an email and message last night so I am hoping to hear from them today. Thanks again.

Wow that's great Betty!! I am down 1.5 this week, I wish it were more but I'll sure take it. I am just wondering when I should get a fill.

oops... bad math! Make that 222.5 gotta give me that pound!

Well, I missed last weeks but had no loss. I was stuck for some reason. I have been doing so well on my eating too. No excersice though, my son had bronchitis and was sick for the last two weeks. So, back this week to the gym. Anyway, i'm down 3.5lbs to 223.5 in the last two weeks. Better than a gain though! Congrats to everyone else! It's a hard time of year. :banana

I'm down 2 this week. I was sick on Thanksgiving (could only eat potatoes anyway) but the turkey sure smelled good!

Good morning everyone!! I am proud to report a wonderful 5.5 lbs gone forever this week! Yipee! I am however starting to get hungry. I'll hold my own this week for the festivities as I am still on mushies. Good luck to all of my fellow bandsters!

Ok, I have a question about burping. The past three days has gotten gradually worse. I am burping alot! It is to the point where I burp it feels like someone is slamming a sledge hammer into my chest. Also feels like that when I take a deep breath in. I have had a lot of gas since the surgery 9 days ago but just the past few days started with this really painful feeling. Also, there are times when I have to burp but can't and then like foamy stuff comes up. Does anyone know if this is normal?? I haven't had anything to eat.. just drink. The only thing is vitamins. My doc said chew up flinestones and that's all i've put in my tummy besides soup and water. Should I go to er as I do not have a doc here.

Hellllo Monday! Well, I can finally join in with you guys for the monday weigh in .Gosh I'm so excited!! Ok, I know that the first few weeks after being banded is for healing and settling in, and that any weight loss during this time is bonus, but....it's been 9 days now (still on liquids) and I am down a couple pounds... well ok 11.5 to be exact! Whoo hoooo!!!! I am sure this will slow and even jump a bit when I start mushies so I am already putting that in the back of my mind not to be disappointed but today, whoo I am so happy!

Wow Ryan, congrats on 21 gone! That's great. You are such an inspiration as i read your posts. You seem like such a beautiful man inside and out!

Boy.. this is all so familiar. It is so comforting to read these post and think, wow, it's not just me. I had a pretty crappy childhood, well..really crappy. But, with counceling and such i'm a pretty happy person besides my weight. I never really thought of eating as something I did to comfort me when I was down. But, looking now geez was it. Yesterday was the first day i've really been out doing errands and such.. it hit me that I CAN NOT stop for lunch... no fast food no chinese buffet. I started crying. I wanted pizza! My husband used to say "we haven't even finished lunch and you're wondering what we're doing for dinner" It was true. I hate being home during the day alone. So, after kids went to school, i'd take my son to breakfast and play at mc Ds for awhile, then target or mall... have lunch and then dinner usually at home or out..without eating out.. what was there to do? Well.. sorry for rambling, but I guess i ate for comfort, at when i was sad , ate when i was happy ate to socialize, blah blah blah.. anyway, i guess my important question is.. will i ever be able to have pizza again??

Wow!! Congrats Babs. I can't wait for that day! It will be here before I know. Good for you. Melissa

Congrats to all of you losers!! I'll be joining in next Monday as my surgery was just this past Sat. From the looks of my stomach.. i've gained 25lbs :cry We'll see.. take care and keep up the good work!

Geez.. let me start off by being so so thankful that i was blessed enough to be able to go and get this wonderful tool to start a new life for myself, my husband and four rug rats! I will be spending the holidays with family and hopefully by then will be a bit lighter so that I can enjoy the trip we are taking to the mountains. My family is all meeting in Gatlinburg to stay in a cabin for the holiday and I am so thankful that we are all able to be there together.

Hi Estela, I was banded on the 6th and i feel pretty miserable myself. I am just trying to overlook it and keep in mind the day when i can shop in the regular size department and not feel uncomfortable taking my kids to school. I am on liquids as well. I haven't been hungry at all but this morning after dropping of my daughter, I thought what the heck it's liquid, and got a cappacino from the gas station... what a mistake! Sweats came over me so fast and shaking.. i had to pull the car over. Wow.. i guess clear liquids means anything CLEAR.. anyway, good luck and look to brighter days, cause from what i read here, they are coming!

Hey gang, I am back from Tiaujana last night and man I am so so sore. I didn't expect to be so sore in the tummy. It's not like a pain or anything, just like someone has stabbed me in the tummy about five times. Go figure! How long does this last. I had dry heaves really bad yesterday so I figure I put a lot of pressure on my stomach. Oh well... here I sit at 6am unable to sleep. Also, anyone know of some good liquid vitamins to take? Thanks for all your advide pre op. Melissa :Bunny

Thanks everyone, I did get some flinestones and spoke to my doc and he said those were great. Greg, you are too funny, you made me laugh so hard you hurt my poor tummy!

What a wonderfully funny post!! Thanks for the laugh!

Ok.. my surgery is just around the corner. I was just wondering if there was any way I could get a general list of some things/liquids/drinks that I will be able to have the first couple of weeks so that when I get home from Mexico, i'll be set. Any suggestions? Oh did I mention my date is just around the corner??? :banana