mrmrslamb

I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and doing great. one problem, i'm in the most pain when i lay on my back. Anyone else had this issue. i can sleep on my side with no port pain, but as soon as i go to my back it seems like my port sticks out more and the pain is horrible. it hurts more than i ever hurt after surgery. like i said i have no pain when i'm up and moving or sitting but as soon as i lay down it is unbareable. i know your going to say so sleep on your side, but its hard for me to be on my right side contiually all night long. anyone else have this issue.

Ok, i swallowed a piece of gum. am i in big trouble i'm not feeling alot of pain, but just a little tightness. anybody else do this???? Am i going to be ok.

Believe me, this is so me. if its going to happen to someone it will happen to me. i've been doing so good, too. i even saw my surgeon today for my first post op. praises all over the place. then i get home and see the Big Red Gum. Bad Idea.

i'm never chewing it again, i'll tell you that. luckily i'm not in any pain, really. just some tightness.

i guess i should have given some more info, i'm 8 days post op and doing great. i knew not to chew that gum, i new it. if y'all would have seen me trying to hack it up before it got all the way down you would have peed your pants. please tell me i'm going to live and that its not going to stay in my stomach for 7 years like my 8 year old just told me.

Hi, i was just banded yesterday. Feeling pretty good today. Yesterday was awful. The gas is slowly going away but my port incision is really sore. Also, i seem to be getting a sore throat, is that normal? Thanks for your help.

I would find a pharmacy or medicine shop who carries a nice variety of bariatric items. I used syntrax nectar protein. it is awesome. Even with water. It has alot less calories than the slimfast as well as more protein. they have tons of flavors you will love them. I was just banded yesterday and am continuing my protein drinks for another week. Good Luck.:w00t:

Hi,i will probably be banded in october. i have to get my 6 mos supervised diet in first. looking forward to hearing from people in my area who have had surgery or who are going through the pre band process. look forward to hearing from you.

I'm in my 3rd month of my 6 month medically followed diet and i've started walking on my lunch hour to satisfy my life coach, dietician, and because its so gooooooood for me. I've found i have to stop after about 3 laps around the gym because i have to go the bathroom. Who would have thought. So try walking and definately a powder fiber supplement or a stool soffener(you cant get addicted to these). Good luck to you.

sorry it took me so long, i've been away from the boards for a while. i'm being banded by dr. hammer in springfield. probably some time in october. i'm getting so excited. 85 pounds is great. hope i have that much success. i just saw my dietictian yesterday. i really like her. i have a psych appt in a couple weeks and then i have a phys therapy appt the end of june. did you have to go through all these crazy pre op appts.

hi, i'm curious, has anyone used Dr. Hammer in springfield, illinois. Or, does anyone have any info on him??

Hi, i'm new to lapbandtalk but i am learing much more here than the other:tt2: talk groups i've been apart of. I should be banded in October. I have to go through 6 months of crap for my insurance. i've had several meetings with my surgical team and nutricianist. They inform me the ultimate goal after banding is 3 meals a day, no Snacks. Is that realistic?? I see alot of bandsters are eating atleast 1 snack per day, some two. Thanks. :thumbdown::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink::blink: