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Ok makes sense that the port was stitched to the abd muscle...makes me feel better. As the pulling and catching sensation was making me feel that there was an issue... Healing is going on and I am also itching alot.... Thanks

Hunger pains and gas pains(in abdomen area and shoulder area)..woke up last night and I was dry heaving. I am now afraid to eat..I am working on a yogurt for 2 hours and only half done. I was banded on the 18th. Think i mayb need to get some metamucil to helo along the full and nausea feeling. Maybe a good bathroom session will help Any one have ideas for the gas pains and constiptation Thanks

Surgery the 18th also...started a protein shake for 2 meals and a lean meal for dinner...I did not get in the second protein shake...so will have a salad with chicken and hope that is good... I see the doc on Tuesday...I will also have a nutritional class..have alot of questions. I am excited and also anxious....knowing this common helps a bit... Marlene

Some ideas for the first couple weeks....I am banded the 18th.... what are some of the better Protein shakes? I have tried a couple that were not good and had to force done... Thanks

I fly out to Las Vegas tomorrow to visit with a friend and then stay with her after surgery...Since i have a place to stay post op, I will stay till the first fill. I was told the first fill is one month after surgery and the lap band is placed unfilled due to swelling around the stomach as a result of surgery. My surgery is on the 18th..protein shakes three days pre op...so start that on the 15th. Having the same thoughts as many at times I think I can just do this on my own...but then I say I need a "tool"....so bring on the tool...lol

Yes, prayers sorry to hear

I hope for the best and no further surgery needed! I am not looking forward to the GI swallow test

great to hear from all as to their experiences with the lab band immediately post op...hope to hear more from those banded ...two weeks from today for me..I am traveling to Las Vegas as I will have my very best friend out there to assist me...I will fly out on the 11th to spend some time with her and not have the trip to be all about lap band...

I go on a 3 day Protein shake diet for the lap...starting 4-15... Thanks to Queenie 167 for her up to the minute post op journaling...great to see what to expect(we are all different and will react different)..but great to get a feel for what to expect....I know I am reading all I can about my upcoming surgery.

I am glad to see all is well...I will be following your progress...closely..

Good luck to you....u are there at the gate..... I have 16 days left to go...nervious at times and excited at other times..

I am starting a 2 protein shakes and a dinner of small portions 3 days before the surgery...I can see all the different approaches by surgeons to the pre op diet. Mine only asked for above. But if having gastric bypass they are requring 10 days of liquids.

Hello to All, I have just gotten approved...April18th. I will be having surgery in Las Vegas under Dr. Umbach. I am looking forward so much to getting in my old clothes. I was a size 6 until 2008....I have since gained and and up 80 pounds since I was 125. I had always been overweight, then at 40 yrs old, I decided to make a lifestyle change. I lost 130 pounds and kept it off for 12 years. Just had blinders on and once I had lost the first 15 pounds I was off to the races...this time...I need help....I feel the lap band is my "tool". hope to be able to follow along with others banded in April Marlene