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Where is your pain? I have had pain for about a year, went in for surgery 3 weeks ago and the port was wrapped around my bowel... since Saturday, the pain is back... really wish I could find an answer to what is wrong.

I had my surgery a year ago, I've lost 90 pounds and gained back 4 and for two months I've been stuck... I've done protein shakes, had a fill, exercised , nothing is helping.... suggestions?

I eat around 700-900 a day.

Hi, I'm almost 11 months with having the lapband. I've lost a total of 88 lbs so far but recently since thanksgiving I've fallen off and gained back 10... need help with getting back on track. I was going to start doing protein shakes again like in the beginning for a few days to get myself back in the routine. I have never exercised so I was going to Start going to the gym hoping that would help. I would like to have lost 100 lbs by my one year at the end of January. Any suggestions, advice for what I should do? I'm having a hard time going back to my diet, thinking I may need a fill... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 4 months post op and had my first drink a few weeks ago(wine) and I was fine. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I got my first fill about 3 weeks ago, it seems like I'm eating more than I was before I even got my fill. For the first time, I turned to "bad" foods tonite and I'm so upset with myself but I don't understand how I got a fill and now all the sudden I am starving all the time and am craving bad foods. I've been trying to do 2 Protein shakes and one meal, but I am way too hungry still. I've even gained a few pounds Advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've only had one fill... And I'm not sure if I'm allowed to get another one only within a few weeks? I was down 52 lbs but gained a few back I don't wanna get a fill and it be too tight but I am hungry all the time!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, Today I am 3 months post op with lap band, I've lost around 44 pounds and the past month, I am just stuck! I've exercised, had Protein intake up to 100g. Does anyone have an suggestions? I thought maybe I need a fill, I have an appointment at the end of May. I'm getting really discouraged with not losing though. I was going to go back to shakes every day for every meal and see if that helps? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got a fill two weeks ago. I lost a little more but am stuck again. I don't drink my calories. I weigh everything before I eat it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That was the same problem with me it was such bad pain.... I had no problem with the surgery... That was my problem. Still to this day ( I'm 3 months post op), I get a sharp pain in my shoulder, I'm not sure if it's a side effect but it's no where near as bad as the pain I experienced right out of surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the same problem... It was the worst. I used a spray from Walmart to reduce the pain in my shoulder... It helped a little bit but then I would use the heating pad... I know your pain... It does get better though... I had mine about three weeks :/ Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! I ended up getting a fill last Friday and am now at 52 lbs loss! It definitely did help! Good luck to you Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello, Today I am 3 months post op with lap band, I've lost around 44 pounds and the past month, I am just stuck! I've exercised, had Protein intake up to 100g. Does anyone have an suggestions? I thought maybe I need a fill, I have an appointment at the end of May. I'm getting really discouraged with not losing though. I was going to go back to shakes every day for every meal and see if that helps? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's one of my problems, weighing myself every morning! I guess everyone is different but I'm 3 months out so I guess it is time! My doctor is also an hour and a half away. I really just want the doctor to do it, no one else that's why I have to wait so long, he's booked. I just hope it helps. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

How many months after your surgery was your first fill? Did you have a doctor or a nurse practitioner do it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The very beginning is when I lost a lot but the past month in a half, I've maybe lost 2 pounds? So, I'm figuring I need a fill. I have an appointment at the end of May for the dr to do it. Does it hurt? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So the fills do help you lose? I figured I was at a plateau but it's been a little over a month now and I do see my portion sizes a little bigger Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's why I'm not sure if I need one or not. I don't know if it's going to help? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Do you have the band? @@B-52 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my surgery a week & one day ago.. I felt the same way as you. My family was very negative about it but I put their opinions aside and focused on what I really need to do for myself. Try not to let them get to you!

Hello, I had lapband surgery yesterday and am having an extremely hard time on where to sleep. I slept on the bed and really hurt myself getting up, does any one have any suggestions or where they slept after the first couple of days?

Thank you @@Bandista ! I am having left shoulder pain but I've been trying to walk. The first couple days were rough, today I'm feeling good and I'm just having trouble sleeping. I'm so used to sleeping on my belly so trying to find a comfortable new spot.

My port is on the left side too! How long have you had the band?

Ive been sleeping on my back. You don't realize how many stomach muscles you really use when you get up. I'm going to try the recliner tonight.. Thanks for your help!! How long did the pain last for you? I'm only sore where the port is and when I get up. @@lisacaron

I had surgery yesterday and I have had hiccups since..

I didn't have to do the liquid diet before surgery, just the day before I have to eat light and after 6 p.m., I can't have anything to drink. Every dr is different, crazy.