LindaJ.

Hi, I was banded on 1/3/08 and my port is still quite sore. At night is the worst, turning, etc. Glad to hear that others find it so. It always helps to hear all your stories. Thanks for sharing.

I take Cymbalta 60mg capsule and have no problems but I was just banded on 1/3/08 and have no fill yet. But yes they should not be opened.

Glad to hear from everyone. I really didn't have trouble with gas pains but still (banded 1/3/08) quite sore inside around the port incision. I know that the surgeon said he had some trouble and had to cut some muscles so I guess it's from that. Sleeping at night is the worse discomfort. I guess lying down uses the cut muscles. I'll be glad when that goes away but I am able to walk and use the elliptical some.

Hi all, I too am new to this site. I was banded on 1/3/08. I only had previous surgery a tubal and tonsils so I was alittle scared. I am an RN so I understood everything and that helps when you know exactly what to expect. It went well. I went home the next day. Still alittle sore now but progressing. I am anxious for another chance to be active and healthy and 'start the rest of my life'. Glad to have found this site to talk and meet others.

Hi, I was banded on 1/3/08 and after a few days of cautious eating, I could really eat anything but haven't really done much meat. At first I was really scared that I "disconnected" the band or something cause I "didn't feel full" and was eating just like before surgery. Now that I am reading your posts, I feel much better knowing that this is normal. My first fill is 2/13/08. I have lost 11lbs since 12/26/07 preparing for surgery and cautious eating post.

Hi, I am new also and was just banded 1/3/08 in Pa. and am very excited as I begin to change my life. LJ