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OMG, I thought I was the only one. I have had a UTI, port incision infection and have been absolutely blah since surgery May 15. I am so mad at myself because I want to do things. I get up and start something like laundry and have to sit down after about 5 mins and rest. Same with cooking or any task requiring standing for long. It seems some better now. I also had to cut way down on my b/p meds because it was causing me to be dizzy and tired. Hope our bodies adjust soon. I am really looking forward to an energy surge from the weigh loss. I see my surgeon every week , but haven't mention the lack of energy. It kinda goes along with the infection and b/p meds both of which are hopefully under control. Good luck to all of us.

I guess I am just psycho because I used tons on gasX. My upper abdomen would swell and become painful and hard. I would take 2-3 strips and it would ease off for awhile. I walked alot, but continued to need the gasx for a couple of weeks. I bought several boxes and they worked for me, no matter where the gas came from. Everybody is diffrent.

I am bad and evil, but last night I had a terrible craving for a strawberry sundae. I had DH drive me to dairy queen and had one. He is such a sweet guy. I didn't feel too bad about it. It was the first real treat I have had since banding on May 15. Maybe as long as the treats are few and far between it will be ok. I could keep sf ice cream and strawberries in the house, but I don't want a treat to be so readily available. Right now I am drinking a chocolate protein drink with crushed ice. It is not bad as long as I don't have a whiff of it. I love SF chocolate candy, but don't keep it due to it causes diarrhea.

OMG I just posted about this today. I had a chicken strip last night and lost my whole meal. Now I know for sure that was the reason. I love chicken strips ,but guess I will leave them alone for awhile. Hand raised.

I wonder if it has something to do with a hamburger patty. I had one and was fine. The next time I tried I had the sliming thing after eating about half of a small patty. Sure was tasty, the first one I ate I mean. I don't I will try again for awhile.

crackedpepper. I tried those yrs ago. They had a sugarfree variety and they were delc. I haven't found anymore, but it would sure hit the diet drink spot about now. I would love a diet drink, but won't risk the pain I have heard about from others.

I agree it is a learning process . I got my band on May 15. No fill yet, Lost 6lbs last week and I still have an infected port incision , so no fill. I am learning how much to eat and when to take not another bite or else. Last night I sat down with one chicken strip and a small bowl of kale um. I ate several bites and got that "feeling" in my chest kinda tight, going to vomit and sure enough I did , everything I had eaten. I guess I didn't chew enough or ate too fast. Anyways I was not hungry any more. I am learning I have to slow down and chew chew chew each bite. I made chicken stir fry and ate 2 bites for lunch and got that feeling. I stopped immediately and the feeling subsided so I guess I had enough, and I was full. Lesson learned. I am not so afraid of PBs or vomiting just don't want either one.

I went to the surgeon this morning and my port incision is infected. He said it could be superficial and will heal with antibiotics in about 2 wks. Or the port is infected in which case it will have to be removed and replaced in another area. Oh no. I have to go back every week until it heals or whatever it is going to do. No fills for sure. Wish me luck.:thumbup:

Do a google search. I just ordered some from vitanet.com. I would shop around because after I had placed the order I discovered the shipping is more than the biotin. Live and learn. Next time I will shop around too. I have some biotin but they are hugh tablets and I don't want to crush them.

Update, I saw the surgeon this am. He said he thinks it is healing and the infection is superficial. Also that I am a slow healer. Another incision on my abdomen is not healed. It is red and has a scab still. I am diabetic and it takes my skin forever to heal if I get a scratch. I hope he is right. The port incision if still open and draining small amounts. I have lost 6lbs. since last Tuesday. He said I do not need a fill yet because I am losing so well. Yey on the wt. lose. That makes 25 lbs since getting the band on May15. I keeping my fingers and toes crossed that I heal and don't wind up having that port moved. My surgeon is leaving at the end of the month so I will be someone elses problem soon.

I have to post this. I was quite amused. Sunday. I went to a family birthday party at 130 pm and was famished by the time food was served at 230pm. I helped myself to a sandwich, pickle and a small handful of chips. I knew what I was doing. I was sitting by my also famished husband who would gladly eat anything I had left. I ate several small slices of lunch meat, cheese,pickle and a few chips which I ate slowly and chewed well. Didn't have any problem. Anyways the funny part, My dear daughter saw me(she is in her late 20's) and made a B-line for my table. " Mother should you be eating that?" she asked me alarmed. I had to laugh remembering this blog. My husband got to eat all the bread and most of the chips. I was satisfied.

I had to pay my co pay before surgery.

Several of the drinks give me bad diarrhea which I guess is better than vomiting. I got the unjury unflavored and add it to other liquids. I use the special K protein drinks and add a scoop of powder. That scoop adds 20 grams to the 15 gm. drink. Also add the powder to ff milk and flavor with sf or low sugar hersey quick. I have also added the powder to soup to increase the protein. I hated the muscle milk light . A lot of people like that. What about Hi pro slimfast? Anything you find and like the taste of you can add the unflavored protein powder to. Just mix well and enjoy. If the shakes seem to thick, thin them down with a little ff milk and crushed ice. THe crushed ice really helps me. Good luck to you.

Congrats. It will be over before you know it. Good luck.

Hope everything goes back to normal without surgery. Thanks for the warning. I will certainly keep this in mind for the future.

Enjoy your Dr. Pepper it will be missed once you get the band. I would love one right now, So you drink one for me please.

Thanks for the update. Never heard of that, but glad not infection. I went to the surgeon yesterday and my port incision is infected. BooHoo It popped open and started draining yellow drainage. I am on antibiotics. He said if it is a superficial infection it will heal but if not the port will have to be moved. So I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to you.

akheya, That is too funny.

I am beginning to see what you mean. I waited and went through alot of crazy stuff with my surgeons staff and my insurance because I wanted this one. He has a great reputation and low complication rate. He is very skillful and careful, taking alot of tests to make sure things are right. Long story short, he is leaving for a much better position at a large medical center. Thank God the surgeon who assisted him has agreed to take his patients. This new surgeon is in my hometown and he is great. I did not know that he did lapbands. I may have considered him and he definitely would have been my 2nd choice. I know how frustrating it is dealing with lapband issues. I wonder is all WLS are so complicated. I guess there are so many diffrent ways of doing things and rules that surgeons don't want to deal with another surgeons way of doing thing. That and aftercare is not where the money is, but it seems that is where the time and effort come in.Good luck hope you can get to the bottom of your problems soon. Keep us updated.

SpideyMom, No one has anything yummy at this point. It is hard to get excited about cream soup ,yogurt and protein shakes. LOL, but it is not funny. Maybe in a few days some people will be back on regular food and have some good recipes for us. The chicken sounds delc. and I am going to try it as soon as I am on regular food. I will have to go get a sf Dr. Pepper as I drank all of them before surgery. My how I miss my diet drinks.

less-of-me. What did you find out about your port? Did you go to the doc? Let us know.

sarahbellzz14-4,signs of infection are redness, drainage, pain, swelling. My incision popped open and is draining yellowish drainage. It is also red and slightly painful. I would'nt think that the incision being lumpy would mean anything. Maybe just watch it. I hope it is nothing. Mine still looks uck this morning. I can only keep it clean , take the antibiotic and hope for the best. Good luck.

I know, I know. It is maddening ,but what can you do. My mother and mother-in-law are the worst. They do really love and care about me, but they are hawks. My mother is the worlds worse ,with "I hope you just don't stretch the thing out like so many people do and gain all that weight back". Elcee I think that you had a great idea to not tell..