Babytaffah

Hi there, I'm hoping for some imput from those of you who have been banded for a while.... I was banded on May 30th and have done pretty well in the healing department up until about a week or so ago. I do home daycare and have 7 kids (two 16 month olds, one of which is my daughter). I went back to work just a week after surgery, with the help of my mom to lift the young ones. This week has been my first on my own and I have developed this pain just above and to the left of my port site. At my three week check yesterday, the Dr. who I saw (not my own, a fellow that is working with my Dr.) didn't make much of it. He said it's probably the stitch holding my port to the muscle in that spot. I let it go at that but to be honest, this HURTS!! Is there anyone else out there that has had this pain?? If so, what did it mean? I don't want to be a pain but I'm affraid that the stitch is actually pulling or tearing the muscle it's in and/or making my port shift position. Any ideas or advice would be a HUGE help!! Thanks! Julie

Thanks so much for the info, it's nice to hear that I'm not the only one with this pain. (Not that I wish pain on any of you....but.....:phanvan ) It's more when I pick the kids up, kind of feels like a knife poking me from the inside out. It's better once I relax but yes, bending and strain make me cringe!! Hoping it will end soon!! Thanks again and keep up the good work everyone! Julie

Hi Rainbow, I was banded by Dr. Jones as well. It's three weeks tomorrow and I am down about 17lbs. I have to admit, I'm hungry on liquids now but I see Doc on Wednesday and I'm hoping to go to mushies! Good Luck! Julie

Hi, I was banded on May 30th by Dr Jones at BIDMC in Boston. All has gone very well with the exception of some SERIOUS gas pain in my left shoulder for about a week after surgery. I lost 12 LBS my first week so, I am VERY EXCITED!!!! I, unfortunately, have found myself getting hungry ALOT quicker the last few days tough and it's scaring me! Is this normal?? I won't get a fill for 6 1/2 more weeks!! Anyway, thanks so much for the support I've alreay gotten here just reading other's experiences!

Hi, I am being banded on May 30th and Dr Jones is my doctor as well. I'm very excited to have my surgery and start the process. I have found a lot of inspiration on this forum already and look forward to posting my progress as well. Keep up the good work!