banded on 11/1/11

[Mimi122 2]

HI everyone I was banded on 11/1/11, I never thought in a million yrs this would hurt so much, but as days go by, today 11/5/11, I see i feel much better, but where the port is its really bruise and still hurts with some swollen there, other insicions dont hurt, is this normal?

[susan73 2]

yes, i was banded on 10-25 and the port incision has been the slowest to heal. seems normal course for things from reading others on here.

[Corrigan 75]

That port stuck in the middle of your stomach muscle is pretty big lump. just think how much a splinter

in your finger feels. A Little pain and swelling is perfectly normal. If it gets hot and swells a lot or seeps

pus or any other Fluid, get to your doctor ASAP. Sorry you had so much pain.

[raya2474 0]

i was banded same day, today is much better although the big cut still burns a bit , its the most uncomfortable when i sleep. But today i am feeling hungry i want to dig in some food but still on liquids like Soups. my doctor told me i can have lentil Soup , chicken noodle soup that is blended good. but today was my first bowel movement since surgery and am feeling hungrier than past few days.

[hotpink7 0]

Hi Mimi122,

Wow, just this week! I hope you're feeling better soon. I just had a hysterectomy (3 weeks ago) so I'm just coming off of a surgery with incisions (4 1-inch incisions on my belly). Can I ask, how many incisions this surgery requires? I just joined this forum today, researching. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time!

HI everyone I was banded on 11/1/11, I never thought in a million yrs this would hurt so much, but as days go by, today 11/5/11, I see i feel much better, but where the port is its really bruise and still hurts with some swollen there, other insicions dont hurt, is this normal?

[hotpink7 0]

Hey Raya2474! How long will you have to be on a liquid diet?

i was banded same day, today is much better although the big cut still burns a bit , its the most uncomfortable when i sleep. But today i am feeling hungry i want to dig in some food but still on liquids like Soups. my doctor told me i can have lentil Soup , chicken noodle soup that is blended good. but today was my first bowel movement since surgery and am feeling hungrier than past few days.

[Lollicatt 36]

I was banded on 10/27. Im feeling so much better but my port site is still pretty sore. I have 5 incisions, 4 keyhole size and port incision is about 1 1/2 inch. I had to do two weeks of liquids pre op, one week thin liquids post op, one week of thick liquids and pureed food, one week of mashed food, then you can start working in solids. But docs have different requirements. The first week after surgery I was not hungry at all, now my appetite is back but I'm hanging in there.

[Lollicatt 36]

Dshack, I've steered to blog about my journey, if you'd like to follow it for info its http://bandipes.blogspot.com

[Mimi122 2]

That port stuck in the middle of your stomach muscle is pretty big lump. just think how much a splinter

in your finger feels. A Little pain and swelling is perfectly normal. If it gets hot and swells a lot or seeps

pus or any other Fluid, get to your doctor ASAP. Sorry you had so much pain.

Thank you Corrigan, thats excatly how it feels, yesterday it was hot but no seeps of pus, thank god! I have my one week appt on Monday, lets see what my doctor tells me. I will keep everyone posted.

[Meduseld 29]

HI everyone I was banded on 11/1/11, I never thought in a million yrs this would hurt so much, but as days go by, today 11/5/11, I see i feel much better, but where the port is its really bruise and still hurts with some swollen there, other insicions dont hurt, is this normal?

Oh yes, it can definitely be a little sore. I was banded on April 25. The one incision with the port was on my pant line exactly, so I definitely had some pain. Also, it's much bigger so it takes longer to heal. The smaller ones didn't hurt me much either after a day or two.

Hot is okay. Your body is probably just trying to fight any bad bacteria that may be in there. It's only been a few days, so it's okay. Just make sure that it doesn't leak anything for that's a sign of infection. My band port incision didn't get infected, but I had a smaller one that did. If you're in trouble, you'll know, I promise.

As for now, get some R&R and keep an eye on it. Take your pain meds and take it easy.

Good luck on your journey!

[Mimi122 2]

i was banded same day, today is much better although the big cut still burns a bit , its the most uncomfortable when i sleep. But today i am feeling hungry i want to dig in some food but still on liquids like Soups. my doctor told me i can have lentil Soup , chicken noodle Soup that is blended good. but today was my first bowel movement since surgery and am feeling hungrier than past few days.

I truly feel you, i too have the same problems, I cant sleep trying to find a right spot to be confortable and I feel real hungy!! This liquid diet is serious, I am also very very tired! I had bowel movement since day two but its diareah. Today I woke up and forgot I couldnt eat solid food and started to make pancake then I remembered! I will keep you posted and hope to hear from you soon, good luck we can do this!

[Mimi122 2]

Oh yes, it can definitely be a little sore. I was banded on April 25. The one incision with the port was on my pant line exactly, so I definitely had some pain. Also, it's much bigger so it takes longer to heal. The smaller ones didn't hurt me much either after a day or two.

Hot is okay. Your body is probably just trying to fight any bad bacteria that may be in there. It's only been a few days, so it's okay. Just make sure that it doesn't leak anything for that's a sign of infection. My band port incision didn't get infected, but I had a smaller one that did. If you're in trouble, you'll know, I promise.

As for now, get some R&R and keep an eye on it. Take your pain meds and take it easy.

Good luck on your journey!

my port is right above my belly botton, all the others dont hurt, but I am really bruised up! The dr, said its normal but all my stomach is bruise. I hope it heals soon, I will def get some rest, I did the operation in Jersey, but I live in Florida, so I am flying back home on Tuesday and I cant wait!

I will keep everyone posted and hope to hear from you soon, good luck to you too!

[Mimi122 2]

I was banded on 10/27. Im feeling so much better but my port site is still pretty sore. I have 5 incisions, 4 keyhole size and port incision is about 1 1/2 inch. I had to do two weeks of liquids pre op, one week thin liquids post op, one week of thick liquids and pureed food, one week of mashed food, then you can start working in solids. But docs have different requirements. The first week after surgery I was not hungry at all, now my appetite is back but I'm hanging in there.

Glad you are feeling better, I have 4 incisions, and I am starving, thank god my aunt made me some delisious chicken Soup, took some hunger away.....keep me posted and good luck we can do it!

[Mimi122 2]

Hi Mimi122,

Wow, just this week! I hope you're feeling better soon. I just had a hysterectomy (3 weeks ago) so I'm just coming off of a surgery with incisions (4 1-inch incisions on my belly). Can I ask, how many incisions this surgery requires? I just joined this forum today, researching. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time!

I had four incisions, I know some dr. only will do 1, I guess it depends on the Dr . I joined today too....I am scared and excited too...good luck! Keep me posted!

[Dulci 108]

I have five incisions. My port site (to the left of my belly button) and my belly button incision still hurt at times. I think the belly button site hurts because of scar tissue from 3 prior laparoscopic procedures. My poor belly button