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I've had one incision that hasn't really healed right. It healed more like a puncture than a cut (which takes longer) and it's been seeping the entire time (It's been 3months since my surgery). Well the last couple weeks the would has finally closed up and looks like it's healing but the skin aroudn it is starting to get red and itchy and errupting. SO I think I may have gotten an infection, that or there's something in the wound that is stuck and won't let it heal right. Did anyone else have something like this?

I have actually been skating by using belts. I did find a sale at a local plus size store either the week before or the week or two after surgery and was able to get good quality pants for $6 each. I started in a too-tight 22 and had some 20's already- I ended up with 2 pairs of 16 and 3 pairs of 14. I am glad I didn't buy any 18's because I skated by those so quick and didn't even know I was a 16 til I was testing my new clothes to see how long it would be til I could wear them (please say others do this...). I have bought a couple new shirts and even one pretty dress, but only buy cheaper items because I know I won't be in the sizes for too long. I am really trying to get through this without buying much at all.

So glad you posted this, I was about to post a similar one. It is 3 a.m. and I have been up for an hour -- didn't go to sleep until 11 p.m. and I have to be up at 5 a.m. to go to the park for my 3 mile power walk. It will not be pretty when the alarm goes off at 5. For most of June and all of July I have been working 14-16 hour work days and 5-6 hours a day on Sat and Sun. I needed the money because my precious child (yes, I am being sarcastic) decided that instead of going to a college an hour's drive away, he informed he signed a letter of intent for a full ride football scholarship to a school 2 1/2 hours away -- by plane. So instead of packing everything into the car and/or truck and driving, I had to find a few thousand extra dollars to get him to school early and set up his apartment a month early! He doesn't get his financial aid until September. Hence, the crazy overtime. The OT started an avalanche that has yet to stop. He is finally away at school (as of 8-1-11), but I still have to ship his "toys" and some (more) clothing -- stress. I have been experiencing severe speech and cognitive problems due to exhaustion and problems using my CPAP. I am going back to the neurologist on Thursday for the last of 3 tests. The neurologist is looking for evidence of mini stroke or seizure. I have cut back on the OT and I am feeling better and I am trying to use my CPAP more (the side effects are so bad that I take it off in my sleep, ughhh). I didn't think I was stressed about the test tomorrow. I am optimistic about the test results on Thursday ... or so I thought. I started having trouble eating about a week ago, then on Monday night I couldn't eat my dinner. It was more than just feeling as though my band had slammed shut ... I also could not stand the taste of the food ... which is crazy since I have eaten that meal many times before. Tuesday I had my usual Protein drink for Breakfast -- took longer to get it down, weird. Ate lunch late because I could feel the anxiety rising. I finally heated up a roasted chicken breast but couldn't get it down. Dinner was better, I had 2 chicken wings ... that was the best I could do. I am working hard to stay hydrated, but my band is still "stress tight". Things are ramping up at work and will be crazy on and off until October, possibly November. My brother's poor health has recently gotten worse. I haven't visited my mom at the convalescent home in 2 months (feeling incredibly guilty). Oh and my recently "happy" son called me today to say he has a cold and is miserable at his new school. And I can't use food to soothe my anxiety because my band is "stress tight". OMG!!! Unfortunately, getting over stress isn't as simple as telling myself that everything is going to be fine. I actually thought I was okay, but my band says differently. But, I do have faith that "this too shall pass". Hang in there Renee, we will both get better soon. It is almost 4 a.m., I am going to try to sleep for an hour before the alarm. ~Fran

I took some clothes to the tailor last week and I asked her to take them in fairly tight....she said, "what if you gain weight again?" I said, well, I don't think that will happen and in fact, I'll probably lost 5 to 10 more.....such a nice feeling. Oh, and I reached the top range of my goal weight yesterday!

The good news is that you have lost a good bit of weight up til now. I can relate to your frustration, though. I am 4 weeks out today and although I lost 7 lbs the first week after surgery (on top of what I gained during the surgery) I have yet to lose a single ounce more. That is 3 weeks - no weight loss. I am getting in both my liquids and my Protein. I am exercising every day. I was actually losing better before the surgery! Nevertheless, I have faith that all things will work out eventually. I cannot go on forever eating only 600 calories and working off over 500 every day without eventually losing. It will be a topic of conversation with my nutritionist at my appointment tomorrow though! I think you are probably just in a stall. I have read about them a lot on this forum. As long as you are doing what you are supposed to be doing things should work out. I think sometimes the body just needs to catch up with what has been happening. If the stall goes on for more than a week or so, it probably wouldn't hurt for you to call your nutritionist. As for me, I am hoping that my body is still in shock from the surgery and one of these days will recover. Try to relax and follow your routine - perhaps stay off the scale for a bit. Good luck

Hello, just throwing this out there. I have been sleeved for almost 1 year. Never do I regret my decision and I feel amazing having lost 90 pounds! At about 4.5 months, I started vomiting and had multiple gall stones so the decision was made to have my gall bladder removed. Procedure went well and recovery was no problem. But, the vomiting still continued. Recently had some more blood work and an EGD scope to look for any kinks or strictures...everything is clear. I can eat soft foods and get in a Protein shake every day to get in my nutrients. Blood work is looking normal and no major red flags. It just every time I eat really course food (chicken, pork, any breads or pastas,rice, and make sure meats are moist) I vomit. I am vigilant about taking small bits, and chew chew chew, and eat slowly. I vomit at least one time a day. Just looking to see if anyone has had any similar experiences. Meeting with Dr. this week to go over the EGD tests. Just curious...maybe I just have a stubborn sleeve!

I lost 30 lbs so far and I’m 2 weeks post op. But last night I sprained my ankle. My main form of exercise has been walking. But I’m not going to be able to do that for at least a week according to my Dr. anybody have any tips on how to stay active in a chair? Lol

Puree stage for 2 weeks..I'll never forget these holiday Happy new year GSS family Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

By the way, I forgot to say that my Aria says my body weight went up this week (!) by 2.2%. What gives?! Have been eating healthy!

It's going fast, isn't it, Tina? I have about 4 weeks until my surgery and am freaking out! I'm not having a BA (still a D cup even after losing the weight, though they're a little 'emptier'-looking than before), just a LBL. How much bigger are you going?

You are suffering right now with an influx of hormones into your system as you begin losing weight/fat quickly. Some people get super grouchy--others sad. It is kind of like a long lasting PMS---very moody. Eventually your body regulates, and your dosage should be ok. Stay on top of it, especially if you do increase your meds. Fat cells store estrogen, so as you lose the fat cells the hormone is dumped into your body, and every other hormone your body produces has to go in to overdrive to figure out how to react, trying to be balanced. Since you already have issues that way, it may seem even worse. Hang in there, it does level out, and you feel better. I turned into a bawl baby for awhile, look at me wrong, and I'd cry! Just about 3 weeks after my banding, my DH was diagnosed with heart trouble, and it was very difficult to take it all in, and try to remain strong. But I did it and so can you!!! Kat

I've been banded 4 months. Lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks and then no loss for 2months. My body is adjusting to the weight loss and I've dropped 8 inches from my waist. Lost another ten pounds over last 2 months but some weeks actully gained a bit. Probably muscle weight from the gym. I don't weigh myself much anymore. I go by how my clothes fit. I eat every 2-3 hours even if it's a protein bar. It helps

peaches9, Thanks for your most kind words. They were really very sweet and supportive. I guess I have to wait for all my three fills to maybe boost me up. I guess part of me is angry at my husband - I am so mad at him, I cant even have dinner with him ( yeah, its that bad), but this will take time.Again, thanks for taking the time to reply. Are you going to the Sept. 16 luncheon? I am, maybe we will see you there?

Im 1 week Post Op today and my incision all itch like crazy. Sent from my LM-G900 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi JaxBandster, Congrats on your surgery - glad to read that you're doing well! As for the hoarseness, I think you're right about the breathing tube. I've not had hoarseness with this surgery, but back in September I had surgery involving a breathing tube, and I was hoarse for a couple of weeks. I asked the doctor about it, and he said it was due to the tube and that it would resolve. But, it is strange that it's just starting several days post surgery -maybe worth a call to the surgeon's office just in case. Best of luck with your post-op diet....I'm starting week 2 of mine tomorrow. -Susanne

Hi GingerRenayd2 First I noticed your weight-loss about 42 lbs thats great! Your internal organs, stomach lost fat too which could explain why the doctor didn't think you have had a fill yet because the band is fitting losser??? I'v heard of small amounts of saline lost through osmosis. At my 2nd fill about .25 wasn't recovered from my first fill, at the time we also saw alittle air which was puzzeling to me. I defenitly have questions for my Fill doctor next time I see him. In your case .75cc seems like alot, did your doctor say where it went? I'm curious to hear what doctors say about the lost saline. It just occured to me maybe he didn't take all of it out on purpose. My tightness kicked in right away and in 3 weeks seemed to get even tighter(more restricted) now at 9 weeks since my last fill, I'm not as restricted but statisfied. Having your Fill done under fluro gives the doctor a view to see that everythings alright and you get the proper adjustment. I'm no expert...just expressing what I've felt.

My surgeon said that it's best to have RNY following the band. I know I see lots of both on here but I'm going with RNY. I start my 2 week pre-op diet tomorrow! I'm very excited! I'm excited for you too!

Welcome to the club!!! I love my rny too. One thing to watch out for is acid. I had hunger pains for the first 2 weeks (also had reflux so I went on Prevacid). Sure enough the hunger pangs were gone...it was the stomach acid making me hungry.

Join the club !!! I am at a stall for the past month and a half I follow my eating plan exactly, I exercise a minimum of 45 minutes a day and most days it is (2) 45 minute sessions with my hear rate where it should be. I jog, speed walk, do eliptical etc. etc. I don't know what else to do but just hang on and pray the scale starts moving again.

Hi everyone: I had my four-month weigh-in for my six-month long insurance required doctor-monitored diet. My insurer requires this before they will approve the RNY procedure, which is fairly common from what I have learned. Well, I ended up gaining three pounds, which put me a pound over my starting weight at my first weigh-in for this program. I am so frustrated because I really haven't been eating terribly and I have been exercising. My body literally clings to this weight like its life depends on it, which is why I am going through with the RNY in the first place. I wondered if anyone else has had this problem, or if anyone was approved for the surgery even if they were a little over their starting weight. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Thank goodness. I'm trying to keep my band as long as possible... I'm a bit over 10 years... good days and weeks. And some rejection times.. The weight has stayed off though. Thankfully Please update. And did the er know what to do??

Hi JPT! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well again! Like you, I have had my ups and downs and I can't seem to get my exercise rhythm back on track -- though I'm starting back up full steam with a boot camp class this week. Lol! Not sure what I'm getting myself into. I am not in the green zone, but my doctor has been really hard to get into for fills and due to a stomach bug, I had to cancel the last appointment (and couldn't get back in until the end of this month...so hopefully that fill will put me closer to the "green zone"). I hope all of our other Feb 2011 bandsters are out there and doing well! Check in when you can and we can chat!

I lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks. Then nothing for 10 days now over the last week I've slowly started losing again and also scared the momentum is gone!