banukiss

Hi I had been about 60kg for as long as I can remember, In June 2003 I had an accident which left me with permanent injuries.  Since the accident I had also fallen pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.  The weight kept creeping up and over the years I found myself at 80kg range.  I had gained around 20kg.  I know to some people this would be an idealistic weight range to be in, but for me this was alot and as I had a back injury the extra 20kg made my pain worst.  Like alot of you I have also tried every single diet, pill, lotions, potions, shakes out there with no luck.  I ended up gaining more and more weight and a hefty dint in my pocket.  I was fortunate in some way as I had 3 family members who had undergone a lap-band procedure in the past and I had seen the remarkable weight loss.  So I saw my doctor and we decided that we should try the lap-band procedure.  I know that I am not that big, but as I told my doctor I am gaining weight as time goes by, I wanted to do something about it now.  I didn't want to wait until I have 50kg to lose before I have surgery.  I knew that if I didn't do something quickly this is where I was heading.So I finally booked and underwent my surgery.  Its now been 5 weeks and I have lost about 5kg.  I have not had a fill yet but I am not eating much.  I am also not loosing anymore weight.  So I am going to weight for another two weeks and If I haven't lost anymore weight then I will go in for a fill.  I have also had my port placed a few inches above my belly button.  I am a bit surprised with this as everyone I have spoken to stated that they had their port to their left side.  So this is something I sill ask my doctor next time I see him.  I have also a lump or swelling around that region so I am hoping this will settle soon.  Once more thing I am also suffering from pain in my left shoulder.  So I would love to hear from others out there regarding this, as well as the positioning of the port.  I am new to this forum so I hope I haven't bored you all with my story.