deirdreboo8

I was banded 11/5/07 and still tender and sore around port area. When I move a certain way, it's like a burning sensation. Anyone else have this issue? How long does it take to heal?

I've had 2 fills and did lose 37 pounds but am starting to get really hungry and could eat a lot more than I did. I have not lost anymore weight in the past month. I'm due to get another fill on April 15. Should I call and have the appointment moved up? I get so hungry I could feel like I'm eating way too much food lately.

Congratulations to your success so far. Kudos to you! You should feel proud of yourself. I was also banded on Nov 5, 2007 and first fill on 12/11/07. You and I are in the same boat. I started out at 224 and am now about 195-197. I don't get my second fill until March. However my doctor said to call him sooner if I'm getting hungry which I may do. The holidays were a little rough, but I made it. I think I had maybe 3 cookies the entire time. This is the first time ever that I didn't gain 7-10 lbs between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so the band must be working.

I get my first fill on 12/11. Can't wait. I'm getting hungry lately, but I'm really fighting it. It's good to hear that the pain isn't so bad, although I take pain pretty well.

Can't wait for my first fill experience on 12/11/07. I'm getting kind of hungry, but I am doing a good job at fighting it. :hungry:

I was banded on Nov 5 and scheduled for my first fill on December 11th. Feeling great and mostly healed up except for some slight tenderness around my port area. Got through Thanksgiving really well and celebrated my Birthday yesterday with much success!

I've been getting hungry between meals also. I go for my first fill on 12/11. I lost 10 pounds my first week and during my post op visit my doctor told me the weight I lost was all me, not the band. He told me not to be surprised if I don't loose any more weight between now and my first fill since that is when the band will be assisting me in loosing weight. Right now it's just important for my body to heal from the surgery, which I had done on 11/5.

Tomorrow is my 2 week anniversary also. Doing great, feel great, except for one area that hurts when I move a certain way. It's somewhere near my port. I started feeling a little hungry between meal over the weekend, but felt better when I read that this is normal before your first fill. My first fill is on December 11. Looking forward to it. I've lost 14 pounds so far.

No problems with meds. I was given liquid tylenol with codeine. I only took it for two days. I'm feeling better and better every day. I've been going up and down the stairs since I came home. I think the more you move around, (even though it is kind of uncomfortable), in the long run it's better.

I just received my lap band on Monday, November 5th. I'm feeling pretty good. Just still very bloated and a little sore. I'm a little frustrated since I weighed my myself and gained two pounds since Monday.

Thanks for everyone's support. I will take all the advice I can get! I'm feeling much better today. I'm walking and moving around a lot.

I just had mine on Monday, November 5th. I'm just feeling bloated and a little sore.

I had my surgery on Monday, November 5th. I am still very bloated. I weighed myself today and gained 2 pounds! The nurse said it's water retention. Also, my left shoulder has an on and off pain going on. Other that that, I'm feeling pretty good. Just drinking water, a little broth and got down a whey protein shake today.