Lorna

>I looked at this thread because I am in a lot of pain this morning. I am only one week post-op, and it seems like I have felt the port tear away from my muscle. I can't feel the edges of the port, and never have, but this morning when I rolled over in bed I felt a sudden very sharp pain just to the left and above my navel, under the skin. It has been about 4 hours and I have called the doc, who says its "unlikely" that I have torn it and he will see me for my regular 2 week follow up on Monday...to use Aleve and a heating pad until then. I can't shake the feeling that something is wrong, and after reading Batgirl's story I wonder if the port tearing is a semi-common occurence? Anybody got any stats? I am worried. I thought I was recovering really well until this morning.

8 WEEKS? That doc is outta his ever-lovin' mind..did he say why? That sounds ridiculous...it was only 6 weeks after CHILDBIRTH..and I never waited THAT long anyway! What is his thinking?

Had to laugh...this was my husbands first question after I got the date...so he told me "Hey...reach for your mate instead of your plate." Gotta love him...

Hi, Snoopy...I am having my surgery tomorrow at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth with Dr. Lusco...have to be there @9:00 and the surgery is scheuled for 11:30 AM. Do you know about the pre-surgical diet? I am finishing it tonight...lots of liquids, calcium foods and some raw fruits and veggies. It has been easier than I would have thought. Good luck, and let me know if I can answer any ??? after tomorrow.

Couldn't believe it when I logged on and the first post I look at is from someone who is getting banded the same day I am! June 6. I am having a little hard time sleeping I am so scared/excited. I am telling myself over and over that it is EXCITEMENT and not fear. I made this decision over a long period of time. I have discussed it with my family and with my doctors and a few close friends. I have been in therapy for several months dealing with, mostly, weight related issues and this surgery. I HAVE TO TRUST MYSELF and believe that I have made an informed, thoughtful decision that will benefit me and help me make a much needed change in my life. I am sure you didn't just wake up a month ago and decide that you were going to do this. Like me, I am sure you had to wade through paperwork and insurance issues, arrange for time off work (? I did anyway) and I have had lots of time to think about this in doctor's offices, not to mention every day when I wake up and my ankles are swollen, and my knees hurt because I weigh 301. So take a deep breath, try to relax...envision how wonderful it will be to just be in the world and not feel self conscious every minute of every day because of your weight. Think how great it will be to shop for clothing that is not from the "Women's" department! And think how happy your doctors will be...and your family. But most of all envision how good this is going to make you feel...that you did something positive FOR YOURSELF and for your (health)future. OK, I don't know if that little lecture was for you or for me...but I hope it helps somehow. June 6th RULES! btw....I am having surgery in Louisville, with Dr. Lusco. I won't see you there, will I? Relax, my fellow weight loss voyager...rest assured that WE ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING!

I just joined today, too. My surgery date is June 6, 2007. Start a week long high protein/all liquid diet on Wednesday to prepare for the surgery. Hello, everybody.