sappermom1

I did ice mine and it helped a LOT!! I let the ice sit for a long time, so it basically went numb. It allowed me to get up and move more and work some of the soreness out. I wouldn't do heat...

Hey everyone! I am four days post-op and feel pretty good. My best friend was banded by a different surgeon a month ago and she is also doing great. We have several differences in our experiences thus far though and wanted to ask some questions. We both have the Realize Band but her port is on the left side just below her breast. My port is on my right side just to the right of my belly button. Does anyone know if this is just surgeon preference? She is going in for her first fill on Wednesday. Is there a difference in the amount of pain you will feel based on where your port is placed? I have had some mild gas and discomfort since surgery, but have had a lot of pain at the large incision site where the port is placed. She had MAJOR gas pain, but virtually no pain at the port site. We were just curious if anyone might be able to explain these differences. We are both very happy so far and consider ourselves lucky to be able to be on this journey together. We love reading this forum and look forward to everyone's responses! THANKS!! NATALIE

I am 5 days post op with the Realize Band and had some major port site pain just after surgery. It has lessened a lot, but my surgeon told me that the realize port is secured differently than LapBand and they actually use hooks into the muscle. It is supposed to be very secure. I am sure this has something to do with it.

Jessica where is yours?

I guess it does differ. I don't know why though... That's what I'm trying to figure out...LOL. Mine hurt pretty bad for the first two days, but now I hardly notice it. My friend who has hers by her breast says she notices her all the time.

Thanks! I hope to get some responses on this b/c I haven't been able to find any information on why port placement is different for different people and if it makes a difference or not!

I would say that is a possibility. It might also be due to gas pain, or maybe the way you have to sleep now if you sleep differently than before. I suspect there are a lot of possibilities. Good luck!

Hi all!! My name is Natalie and I was just approved for the LapBand. My surgery date is February 10th, 2010 and I am SO excited. I have been reading this forum for weeks now in anticipation of my own surgery date! My best friend was recently banded and she's already down 20+ pounds. My husband is in the Army and has been away from home for more than 1 1/2 years now. When he finally gets to move home at the end of this year, he won't know who I am!! Can't wait!!

I have Tricare South and was approved in 48 hours! I go in for my surgery next Wednesday (Feb. 10th) and was just approved on the 4th... Hope yours goes as well...