Jennim89

I'm also just over a month post op and feel the same discomfort. It hurts when I bend over, twist, or put pressure where my port is. Also kind of strange that I can actually feel my port, that is very weird to me. I also notice that if I get really tired or am up late at night, my port starts to bother me. Hopefully as time goes on it will get better!

I absolutely felt like that. I'm only 4 weeks out, but it does get better. I still have my bad days, and I'm sure we all do, but once the weight starts to come off and you get into a new routine, you will feel better. Good luck and hang in there!

I struggled with what to do. At first I didn't want anyone knowing. My mom knew, but that was it. As the process got going, I started to tell just very close family. My boyfriend and best friend and that was it. I wanted it to stay that way. I wasn't ashamed or embarrassed of my decision, I just knew it was what I wanted and didn't want to deal the people passing judgements or thinking I was taking the 'easy' way out. Little did I know...this is NOT the easy way out! No one knew I had surgery, I bounced back quickly and it was easy to hide. I had dodged the "lets go out to eat" or "lets grab a drink" initially with no problem, saying I was on a diet and didn't want to spend the money. Now, three weeks post op, its getting harder and harder to keep dodging the questions, especially now that I'm noticeably losing weight. Last night, my boyfriend said to me that he thinks people are becoming suspicious about what is going on...so, he said it best. If they straight out ask, then there is no reason to lie, just tell them, But if they don't inquire, they don't need to know. I still believe it's really no ones business, but this is a life long thing and I don't think it'll be easy to hide forever. It's something I've struggled with every day since I've started this journey and come very close to telling many people. Hopefully, when it does come up, people will be supportive, I don't need to be judged.

I'm 21 and had the same concerns during my journey before surgery. Although every surgeon is different, and mine is more conservative, he said the same thing. All the fluid can come out of the band to allow for good nutrition for both you and your baby. My doctor does make you sign a contract stating that you won't become pregnant until two years after your surgery so your weight can stabilize. That's one reason I chose to do mine at such a young age. You should be able to have the family you've always wanted with the band. Weight loss can even make you more fertile and therefore easier to conceive. Just something to think about, good luck!

I'm 21 and a senior in college as well. Banded a week ago and starting to get anxious about returning to school and living with 6 girls that don't know I had this done. I'm feeling your pain and I'll let keep you posted if I find anything that works really well for me. goodluck!

I'm 6 days post op and woke up in the middle of the night last night on my stomach! (I'm usually a ONLY a stomach sleeper, so this back business has been difficult!) But I was really nervous that it would cause me more pain, so I tried to stay on my back the rest of the night....I feel fine this morning so I may just let myself get some sleep on my stomach tonight! Hopefully we aren't doing any harm!

I have been on full liquids since my surgery on the 29th. I'm too afraid to stray from the list my surgeon gave me, fearing I'll cause a problem. However, I am getting so sick and tired of broth, jello, yogurt, pudding and protein shakes. The thought of having to go another week and a half on this diet makes me crazy!

I am being banded on Wednesday, first thing in the morning. This means tomorrow is clear liquids only. I'm trying to fight all the emotions. After 2 weeks of a preop full liquid diet, my emotions are going crazy so tonight is especially hard but I dont want to give in. I'm trying to be optimistic because I really am so excited although I can't help think that I've gotten myself in way over my head. I know so much but feel so unprepared. I don't know how I will be able to mentally break off my relationship that I have with food and I just want to succeed and not fail, for once in my life... Ahhhh, so many things crossing my mind. Am I crazy?

Ever since I decided to go through with the surgery, I knew I didn't want to tell anyone, other than my mother ( I still live at home, and need someone to take care of me! ). As I started going through the process, all the doctors appointments and classes, I realized that I did need some support. I decided to tell my boyfriend of 5 years, and 2 of my best friends. I struggled with who to tell because it is not something I want to be judged for. I have made my own decisions, and I need support, not scrutiny. I am still withholding it from my my 3rd best friend because I know she will have nothing good to say. For me, it is not something I want to broadcast. I want people to know to support me and help me through my journey. Good luck to you all, it is not as easy of a journey as I originally thought.

my surgery is on the 29th, starting my preop diet on the 15th. Its been such a long journey, can't believe they day is so close