Can you feel your band?

[vega1star 0]

:huh2:I'm being banded on Friday and now I'm wondering if I'll be able to feel it when I'm walking around or sitting or laying down to sleep or what have you.

I know I'll be able to palpate and feel the port from the outside, but what about form the inside while it's just sort of being there?

Thanks.

[jllybean1982 0]

Vegastar that is such a great question! When I first got banded, I was thinking "how am I not going to feel this thing?" The truth is..I don't feel it at all. The only thing I can feel is the port under my skin when I palpate that area. Good luck on your weight loss journey!

[vega1star 0]

That makes me feel so good. I'd live with it if I could feel it, but It's better to know that I might not.

Thank you! :wub:

[Brian-LA 0]

No you won't feel the actual Band. You will probably feel the Port. In one way you will feel the Band is in Restriction... the sensation telling you to stop / slow down when you over-eat. In that way the Band is great.

-Brian :wub:

[jllybean1982 0]

Brian that is a good point! When I eat, I can feel the band if I don't chew the food well enough....you will definitely know it's there then! You'll get better and better at making sure you chew well enough so this doesnt happen! :wub: