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I have a really large bruise about the size of my foot under my belly button near my pubic bone. Did anyone else experience this post op? I have the regular bruises around my port and incision but the one by my pubic bone has me concerned.:thumbup:

My doctor's office offers it both ways. The first two fills I had they did by feeling for it. I returned for my third fill complaining that I had no restriction. He took me to the hospital to do it under flouroscopy. I turns out they missed with the first two fills. I must perfer the flouroscopy because then atleast you know they got it in properly.

I went for my first fill about 1 month ago. After several attempts (about 30 minutes of searching for my port) the PA found my port and gave me 3.5cc's in my 10cc band. He left the room to get a cup of water to have me sip slowly. When he returned to the room he said he was not confident that he found the port and wanted to try again. So he began searching for my port once again. This time he said he was sure he got it and gave me 3.5cc's. He got me a drink and I was able to drink just fine so home I went. After a couple days I became concerned because I had absolutely no restriction and I was able to eat anything and any amount I wanted. I called the office and went back in to see a different PA this time. I asked her if she could just check to make sure that there was 3.5cc in there. I realize I may not feel restriction with the 3.5cc in the band but I did not feel confident that I had anything because of the difficulty the PA had. She put the needle in and tried to withdraw the saline from my port. She was not able to get anything out. I asked her if that meant I had nothing in my port. She said no not necessarily. How could this be? If he put 3.5cc in my band shouldn't she be able to withdraw 3.5cc's? Anyway she proceeded to put in another 2cc's into the band. If I was really getting all the saline they said they were giving me, I would now be up to 5.5cc's. The problem is I still feel absolutely no restriction! How do I know exactly what is in there? I have a feeling that the first 3.5cc's was never really put in there. I am meeting with the doctor tomorrow to review all this but I thought I would ask if anyone out there has had a similar situation. I realize I have babbled on quite a bit here and I hope you were able to follow me. Please let me know if anyone has had a similar experience.

Well I just got back from the doctor's office. When I got there I explained that I was not confident that the PA had done the fill correctly. After examining me and asking me a few questions he ask me to meet him at the hospital and he would do an upper GI to see if I had anything in my band. Once at the hospital it was confirmed that I did not have anything in my band!!!! He put 3cc's in my band and boy what a difference! I am so glad I said something and didn't just sit back and continue to starve! Thanks everyone for the advice.

Well I did my first day of mooshies! Everything went just fine. I am nervous to see the scale at the end of the week though. I am being very careful but it only stands to reason that eating food instead of liquids should produce some kind of weight gain. We shall see. I have been told that this is the limbo stage for banders and it is easy to gain during this phase if you are not careful. God willing I won't. I am excited for my first fill.

Hey everyone! It's great to hear everyone is doing so well. I had my first post op appointment today. I am down 10 pounds since my surgery a week ago! I was so excited! I too am experiencing the growies. It's amazing how much noise my stomach can make. OMG Morgan from the OR...after I read your post about the "don't trust the fart phase" I could not stop laughing. I feel your pain and thought that was the best quote. My doctor told me I can officially start pureed and soft foods. I am excited but apprehensive. I will let you know how it goes. Keep up the good work everyone!!!!

It was a really quick and smooth procedure. Not a lot of pain at all!!!! Good luck to you. Let me know how you make out.

I had my surgery today at 12:45. Everything went well and I have very little pain. I am so excited. How did everyone do?

Good Luck everyone! Today is the big day! Check in and let us know how everyone is doing. This is the first step to a new life!!!!!

Whoo Hoo...I got my health insurance approval today! By the way only 19 more days to go guys. I am very excited, but nervous at the same time. Is anyone else getting nervous?

Thanks MommyJD I appreciate it! I have been working hard to loose some weight before the surgery. I have been on a modified pre-op diet since September 16th, and I have just entered into the true pre-op diet this week! UGH!!! I have not been exercising yet but I am planning on starting this week. I lack the motivation but I need to get my butt in gear.:Dancing_sorry:

Welcome MommyJD!!!! What time does everyone have their procedures? Mine is at 12:45 in the afternoon. I am hoping I will be able to go home on the same day. Have you guys told friends and family? My family knows but my husbands family does not. I have only told two of my closest friends.

Hey guys...one month to go!!!! Whooa!!! How is everyone feeling? I am excited and nervous at the same time. 30 days and counting....good luck everyone!:thumbup:

Welcome!!!! I am glad to hear you are doing so well after your surgery. I am scheduled to have mine on December 10th and I can hardly wait. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Congratulations!!!!

I just ate some cheese while making dinner for my family. I am so dissapointed in myself!!!! I have been doing so well. Should I skip my last shake for the day? I don't want to end up gaining when I go in for my weekly visit to pick up my shakes. What do you think?

I have a December 10th date as well. Thank you roseyyyd1 for helping me find this thread. I am so excited and a little scared for the surgery! It's nice to know people that are going through the same thing at the same time. Let's support eachother!!!!

What you have just expressed is exactly what I am afraid will happen with me. I have been following the pre-op diet for awhile now and I have lost a good amount of weight. I am terrified that once I start eating again, I will gain. I even asked if I can stay on the protein shakes after the surgery but they said they don't want patients to continue the shakes post op and that we should get used to eating food again. I am very nervous for that time. Please let me know what your nutritionist said after you meet with her.

I started on 4 medifast shakes a day with one meal that consists or 4 oz. of protein 2 cups lettuce and 1/2 cup green veggies. I must also incorporate 2 tbls. of oil during the day. That is easy right now because I just put it on my salad. Starting in November I will be on 5 shakes a day with no meal. I will still need to get in the 2 tbls. of oil however because I guess that helps with vitamin absorption. That part will be a bit tricky. 2 tbls. or oil in my shakes does not sound too appealing but oh well if it's what I have to do....I will do it.

My surgery date is scheduled for December 10th. I can hardly wait!!! The holidays are going to be tough but I know I can do it. I have been on a version of the pre-op diet since Sept. 16th and all is going well. I am glad I have this support group to help me through this.

I have read many posts about the gas pains after surgery. How bad is it really? To tell the truth it makes me a bit nervous.:biggrin:

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Thanks everyone for your responses. I hope I don't experience an pains but your suggests for relief if I do help.

I finally got a surgery date of December 10th! I am very excited but it still seems so far away. I started on the medifast diet on September 16th and have been drinking four shakes a day with one very small meal. I feel overwhelmed because I know I have to stop the small meal at the end of October and be on only shakes until my surgery. It just seems like such a long time. I have read other peoples posts where they were only on the shakes for two weeks! I know I can do it, it just seems so long and overwhelming! I wish time would go by faster. I am also afraid because I am loosing weight now on the shakes but once I start eating again even with the band, will I gain? I feel like I have been deprived for so long that once I start eating again no matter how small it is, I will gain. Has anyone ever had this situation? Any advise or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

I completely agree. Yes my BMI needs to be under 50 for my insurance to pay. I am three pounds away from that. I just need encouragement to stay focused and on track.