Cinderellasa51

Yup, I felt the same way after my surgery. I had my surgery on a wednesday and went back to work the following Monday. I didn't tell anyone what I did. I was only sore where the stiches were. Take your pain pills the next few days and just rest. Give your body time to adjust to having a foreign object implanted in it. I call my port my alien.

It was for me...I have bruised mine a couple of times by carrying things that pushed against it. I wouldn't worry about it since it has only been a few days since surgery. Things are just settling in and healing inside out.

Hi, First off, no question is a dumb question...... To answer your questions...no, you can't feel the bandinside. And how to handle something stuck? That depends what it is. I have had a huge problem with bread. I basically can't eat it. Wraps are ok, but regular bread or donut....It becomes a dough ball and gets stuck. I have to be very careful to chew everything very well. I have had a problem with meats....especially a tiny piece of steak getting stuck. It is hard to describe the sensation when something gets stuck. If a sip of liquid doesn't loosen it, I end up getting neaseaus and throw up. I was banded 2 years ago in august. I lost 70 lbs, but have gained back 20 because of being on steroids for my asthma. That was so frustrating! I have terrible allergies and asthma. I haven't been able to get the fills like I should have because I get mucus plugs that cause me to throw up. I had sinus surgery this summer to open my sinuses...hopefully that will help. It is important to remember to chew! And, don't over eat. Be sure to take your Vitamins and eat protien. My hair started falling out and that freaked me out. I also take thyroid meds....partially this caused the hair loss and partially the diet. I started taking Bioten and that has helped to get my hair back to the thickness it was. I have been a foodie my whole life. I can finally not think of food as a comfort. It is for nutrion only. Best of luck on your journey!C