May Bandsters!

[Sara75 8]

Tere- theres no shame in your weight, we all start somewhere. I was not far behind you at my heaviest. One thing my doc told me that sunk in was that the lapband is just a tool to help you lose weight. It won't do the work for you and there are definitely ways to cheat it for example, drinking high calorie beverages or eating ice cream which will slide right through your band. I'm only 5 days post op and I'm finding it difficult to stay on the post op diet because I want to eat everything and feel like I can since my band doesn't get filled for a few more weeks. I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted.

[Sara75 8]

DaisyChains- my incisions just itch really bad. If you're having pain I would definitely call your doc.

[shy2012 43]

So I'm two weeks post op and have had no issues except my port area is really bugging me. I sat for two hours at a movie and could barely focus because the tshirt over my tummy felt like sandpaper. When I sit it hurts.. Like a burning feeling.. Not the big incision but the skin around it. Has anyone else gone through this?? I am gonna call in tomorrow. Also my saliva is still very thick even though I am not overrating. Wth?

Yep, I get that burning sensation sometimes near the port area but not on the incision. I can relate!

[shy2012 43]

Hi everybody I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday may 25th!! Im super exited but nervous at the same time!! Im 27 yrs old and I weigh 347lbs! Ouch.. I've never said my weight' date=' I'm actually very embarrassed about it!! I don't know if its normal but I'm afraid of failing at this!! I have very little will power but for some reason I feel I'm ready for this! I researched the Lapband and other weight loss surgeries for over 2 years!! But the fear is still there!! I hope it's normal!!

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Hey Tere! You are In the right place. We all understand and have had the same feelings- you won't be judged here! We will all be successful and get thru this lifestyle change. We can't say it's going to be easy but with all the support we can surely work hard at it . I'm excited for you/ I was banded with plication and Im happy I did ! Any questions ask away.

[Tamg 29]

So I'm two weeks post op and have had no issues except my port area is really bugging me. I sat for two hours at a movie and could barely focus because the tshirt over my tummy felt like sandpaper. When I sit it hurts.. Like a burning feeling.. Not the big incision but the skin around it. Has anyone else gone through this?? I am gonna call in tomorrow. Also my saliva is still very thick even though I am not overrating. Wth?

I had the same thing about the burning but that has all gone away finally. I had decided to cll last friday on this monday but when I woke up saturday the burning was gone and I feel great. I know it's there but that's already doing better. Good luck Tam

[honeiichyld 2]

Day 7 post op. Surgeon visit tomorrow. I'm so afraid to step on that scale. I don't want to get discouraged if the scale goes up over swelling.

How did you all do at your post op visit? Did you go up or down on your weight?

Thanks in advance.

Lala <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I had the same reaction but I lost weight , 15 lbs! My post op visit went really well. I told my dr how hungry I was and he asked why didn't I eat something lol.

I think that it's only natural that we are scared of being bloated because of the surgery. You will do well I'm sure!!

[MandaElaine 20]

. When I sit it hurts.. Like a burning feeling.. Not the big incision but the skin around it. Has anyone else gone through this?? I am gonna call in tomorrow.

I have been having the same feeling with the burning under the skin. I thought maybe it was just gas around my port. It is very bothersome though. I'm back at work now and i'm a receptionist and boy does it hurt sometimes. I'm either all slouched down in my chair or sitting straight up on the very edge to keep it from bothering me. I'm also still very bloated and have to undo my pants...LOL! Luckily I work with an older crowd so we all have our issues and no one even pays attention.

[Tamg 29]

I have been having the same feeling with the burning under the skin. I thought maybe it was just gas around my port. It is very bothersome though. I'm back at work now and i'm a receptionist and boy does it hurt sometimes. I'm either all slouched down in my chair or sitting straight up on the very edge to keep it from bothering me. I'm also still very bloated and have to undo my pants...LOL! Luckily I work with an older crowd so we all have our issues and no one even pays attention.

I was the same way but now that burning is gone and it doesn't bother me to sit at my desk anymore.

[daisychains7 427]

Ok I'm so glad it's not just me. I was starting to worry. Driving and sitting down to eat are pretty uncomfortable. :/ called the Dr last night so I'm just waiting to hear back.

[Geminita 2]

Hello All,

I went for my follow up visit yesterday, knowing I was not going to see my doc, as he is out of the country on a speaking engagement. I, too, am still bloated and stomach swollen. I have not been taking Gas-X, but the staff says that helps alot. We will see. I was down 3lbs since surgery. My next appt is 6/12 with my surgeon, when I will get my first fill. I did have the plication, so I hope that I continue to not be very hungry, if at all. Mostly in the morning when I wake up.

All in all, doing pretty good. My port site is tender, all the others are healing really well. I will go back to work after Memorial Day on May 29th.

Best wishes to you all !

Nita

[mrspopeye 69]

Day 7 post op. Surgeon visit tomorrow. I'm so afraid to step on that scale. I don't want to get discouraged if the scale goes up over swelling.

How did you all do at your post op visit? Did you go up or down on your weight?

Thanks in advance.

Lala

Well, I don't go for an official doctor's follow up unitl 2 weeks post-op, but I still go to Weight Watchers and at 1 week post op I had lost 2.6 lbs. I was ok with that.

[tere1985 16]

Hey Tere! You are In the right place. We all understand and have had the same feelings- you won't be judged here! We will all be successful and get thru this lifestyle change. We can't say it's going to be easy but with all the support we can surely work hard at it . I'm excited for you/ I was banded with plication and Im happy I did ! Any questions ask away.

Thank you so much!! It feels great to be able to talk about what I'm feeling to people who are going thru the same.

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[lalaj 108]

Well' date=' I don't go for an official doctor's follow up unitl 2 weeks post-op, but I still go to Weight Watchers and at 1 week post op I had lost 2.6 lbs. I was ok with that.[/quote']

That's great. Some weightloss is better than none at all

WTG!

[Scooby_Who 5]

May bandsters - How much time (if any) did you take off work? I'm getting banded on 5/30, which is next Wednesday (yikes!), and I'm considering going back to work on the Monday after. I mainly sit at a desk - minimal walking.

[mrspopeye 69]

May bandsters - How much time (if any) did you take off work? I'm getting banded on 5/30, which is next Wednesday (yikes!), and I'm considering going back to work on the Monday after. I mainly sit at a desk - minimal walking.

I was banded on a Monday and went back to a desk job on Thursday and I was fine.