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well 9 weeks,, and im down 29lb.. i couldnt be happier!!

Though i do have some pain near my port- had a fill on monday, bent over to tie my shoe on tuesday and felt a sharp pain - now its a dull ache, and hurts more if i press on it - hopeing it will go away and i didnt do something to myself :)

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well 9 weeks,, and im down 29lb.. i couldnt be happier!!

Though i do have some pain near my port- had a fill on monday, bent over to tie my shoe on tuesday and felt a sharp pain - now its a dull ache, and hurts more if i press on it - hopeing it will go away and i didnt do something to myself :smile2:

Sounds like you just stretched a stitch that holds your port in place. Or maybe pulled a little muscle. It should be ok. Back off on lifting heavy stuff or working out really hard for a week and it should go away. If not I would recommend calling your doctor.

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I had port pain and that little biting in near my side for quite awhile. It finally went away and I feel nothing now. It takes a little longer for some people.

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Thats awesome. I had my surgery on 10/22 .. and I have lost about 24 lbs since then. Do you have restriction? I dont eat much especially in the morning or at lunch, I am too tight. I am just bummed that i am losing slower now only 1-2 lbs a week now... How are you doing? I am not eating my Protein like I would like since I barely can eat anything. Some days are better than others for me. I was hoping I would be able to get another fill before the end of the year but I am not going to get one since I dont need one at this time. Please tell me how you are doing? Thx!

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Thats awesome. I had my surgery on 10/22 .. and I have lost about 24 lbs since then. Do you have restriction? I dont eat much especially in the morning or at lunch, I am too tight. I am just bummed that i am losing slower now only 1-2 lbs a week now... How are you doing? I am not eating my Protein like I would like since I barely can eat anything. Some days are better than others for me. I was hoping I would be able to get another fill before the end of the year but I am not going to get one since I dont need one at this time. Please tell me how you are doing? Thx!

You are actually right on track. The average weighloss is about 1-2 lbs a week. You aren't supposed to take it off fast with the lapband. Gastric Bypass makes the weight come off faster. However with the bypass there are several downfalls. One of them being is that the bypass actually stops working after 2 years because it can't be adjusted anymore. So in the long run the lapband is the better choice. Taking the weight off slower is better for you also.

I had one fill also and I am feeling restriction. I feel more restriction in the afternoon and evening. I try and weigh and measure all of my food. I do get my 2 protein supplements in a day which is not only good for keeping you full during meals, it also helps in the healing process.

As of Dec. 3 I lost 29lbs since surgery. 40lbs all together with the pre-op diet. I try not to weigh myself at home and only update my weight when I go for my fills. My next fill is January 13.

Happy Holidays to everyone.

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