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hi all.

i was banded on July 28th. The clinic told me that i also had a large hernia that they fixed while they were in area

I am feeling good mentally but my left side is really sore.

I am not sure if it is because they fixed a hernia or if it is because of the port being there,

Anyone else had a hernia fixed at the same time?

xo

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Hi Debbie,

I was banded on July 27th, and I didn't have a hernia repair. I am also very sore on the left side though so I would say it's from the port. Hope you continue to do well!

Tracy

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I did have the hernia repair and I too was pretty sore but mine is more on the right side so for me personally I don't think it is from the hernia. I still have occasional abdomal pain and I am 3 weeks post op. Just take it easy and let your body heal.

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Hi - I was banded on July 6....First fill will be this Thursday! Can't wait.....last week I have really been getting hungry!

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Oooops - forgot to say - I also had a hiatal hernia repaired when they installed band - I too didnt know I had it.... Think I was a little more sore during first couple weeks than others I have talked to.

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Hi - I was banded on July 6....First fill will be this Thursday! Can't wait.....last week I have really been getting hungry!

We have the same dates. Surgery and fill. I'm so looking forward to it. I haven't been hungry, but I haven't had much restriction.

Good Luck!

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Hi - I was banded on July 6....First fill will be this Thursday! Can't wait.....last week I have really been getting hungry!

How did your fill go? I had mine today and it went smoothly. I hope everything it going well for you.

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Hi KS - Glad to hear yours went smoothly! Mine did also. She numbed me up first then put in the syringe with saline - she had me watch that when it was in the correct place that she could pull back and get air - she said if it was not in the port she would not be able to get anything in syringe.

She put in 4cc and my band holds 10. Made an appointment for 4 weeks from today.

So far I am feeling great - first time I havent felt hunger in 2 weeks! :)

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I was banded on July 19th & had hernia repair also. My port is on the riight side which is where I felt a little sore.

Beth & KS- congrats on your 1st fill. I get mine on Aug 31st. Cant wait.

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Welcome Debbie! I was banded on July 17th. I too had a hernia fixed. I am doing great now and am looking forward to my first fill, my Dr. does it at 6 weeks. I am trying to watch what I eat so I keep the weight that I have lost off while my band is loose. I hope you are through the gas pain stage, it was the most uncomfortable. Good luck!

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Hello, I see you were banded around the same time I was. Mine was July 28th 2010. My first fill is scheduled for Aug 25th. I am looking for someone who I can talk with and get and offer encouragement too. I am down 20 lbs since surgery and the first two weeks after being banded was easy because I was not hungry now a different story I am real hungry. Even though really hungry I have kept to around 1200 calories and ow fat also started the gym last week. I average 3-4 days at gym but t is tough. Let me know if you want a support person. Thanks

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Hi everyone! I was banded July 8th and I go for my first fill Aug. 19th. I am super excited and I can't wait. So far, I have been able to lose 18 lbs. with an empty AP 14cc band. I am so looking forward to getting my fill so I will be able to hopefully cut my portions in half. I have been working out daily and eating alot healthier...so, if I can just get my portion size down I will be doing really great. Good luck with everybody's journey! Feel free to add me as a friend to those who want a band buddy! =)

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Hi everyone! I was banded July 8th and I go for my first fill Aug. 19th. I am super excited and I can't wait. So far, I have been able to lose 18 lbs. with an empty AP 14cc band. I am so looking forward to getting my fill so I will be able to hopefully cut my portions in half. I have been working out daily and eating alot healthier...so, if I can just get my portion size down I will be doing really great. Good luck with everybody's journey! Feel free to add me as a friend to those who want a band buddy! =)

Hi Rachel, Congrats on your weight loss. Im excited for your 1st fill & let us know how it goes. I get mine on Aug 31st. I have not weighed myself at home but the inches are coming off. I was able to get into a summer dress from last year. I love this journey that were on. Keep up the great job.

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