beachbum112

Anybody have port pain? I have been working out and painting alot lately and I think I have irritated the area arond my port. I'm taking naprosen and using ice to try and calm it. Looking for input from others that may have had this...

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I was banded Feb. of 2010 and I have lost 58 pds. I started at 308 lbs. I feel like i should be losing faster and considering how I have been able to eat most of what i have wanted, I am thankful for what i have lost. Any suggestions on what others are eating and how it's working for you?

I need a little guidance with what to eat everyday. I was banded on 2/4/10 and I've lost 38lbs, but the last 3 weeks I have been stuck! Help! Suggestions please.

Just wondering if anyone else has been dissapointed with the care/attention you have gotten from your surgeon since surgery. I went with a popular group in Richmond and I'm not happy with what I'm getting, I've complained twice and I'm getting no response. I expected more contact, care calls maybe?, if I have to go in every 3 mos., maybe remind me, bloodwork to check levels, and to actaully see my surgeon. Am I just expecting too much?? I have to take off a half day of work to get an appt. in and when I needed a fill last, I was told I hadn't been in the office in 3 mos. I had been to another area of the hospital for fills, but not that office. To top that, I can't get a fill the same day as the 3 mos follow up. Frustrated!

I am having trouble with ulcers on my tongue. It's usually one or two at the time but they are sooo painful and last for about two weeks. I am doing the Lysine tablets and that seems to help, but I really want to know why they are happening. Any thoughts??

I have been stressed lately, but it has eased up in the last week or two and I'm getting weekends at the beach to unwind so it doesn't make sense to me. I have doubled up on the Flintstones for a few days to just in case I was deficient in something. I may have to have a little bloodwork done to check my levels. Miss Lisa-I only shared my surgery with people I knew would be supportive of me. It is hard to be "watched" and when they ask constantly how much you've lost, it's totally annoying. Turn it around on them, "No really, how much have YOU lost??!!" They'll get the hint. They are being insensitive not supportive if they keep asking.

My insurance was billed $41,890 and I still have to pay $2950.00. This seems astronomical compared to self pay. I know they bill they ins. companies way more, but why should I still have to pay thousands when I have insurance???

I got a fill this past Friday and I think I am too tight. I did liquids the day of, I was able to eat chili yesterday for lunch, but chicken for dinner wouldn't go. I made an omelette this morning and that wouldn't go. I hope ts just swelling and will pass. Puking every meal is not an option!

I got my first fill last Friday and I've lost 3.5 this week!! I'm so excited this is finally happening!

Just got my first fill today and I have to go out of town. Were any of you able to eat the first few days or is it all liquids?

I was banded 2/4 and just got my first fill last Friday. I am down 2 pds this morning!! I am so excited to see some results. I think I have a 10cc band and got 3.5cc last week. I have some restriction but I am still able to eat a little more than 1/2 cup. I am just paying attention to what I eat and I do get somewhat full. I'm just thrilled to see something happening!!! Start wght-308 Surgery day-294 Current-281.5

#1. Surgery date? 2/4/2010 #2. State you live in? Virginia #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Brengman at Dominiion Surgical #4. Insurance or self pay?Ins. #5. Age and height 31 & 5'6" #6. Current weight and goal weight? 283.5/175 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery?Obesity rider was offered on my policy #7. Do you have the support of family and friends?Absolutely #8. Concerns and questions? I am impatient at this point and want to see more of a loss. Since I started the Pre-Op diet and had surgery, I am down 25 pds. and I have held there for about a month. First fill is this Friday, fingers crossed that things pick up!

As anyone else experienced losing inches but not pounds? i haven't had a fill yet and so I have plateaued but my clothes are getting bigger and things just feel different. Haven't measured yet either...

This is week five for me and I haven't had a fill yet. I had an Advantedge protein shake for breakfast and I'm feeling sick with this gagging sort of feeling. I haven't done anything different, just wondering if this is to be expected??

Still on liquids? I noticed liquid in equal liquid out.