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Iam 9 days post op, I went back to work two days ago and I have to work the next four day'! No option I have to save Christmas my husband lost his job!!!!! I have a very sharp pain my left side across from my belly button I'm not sure where my port is but it's not a place where I have a incision but it is bulged a little and I feel like it may be my port ?? I know it's a very fragile time but believe when I say I have NO choice I have to go to work!! I'm a CNA for a elderly man I don't lift him but I do have to use a lil of my weight to pull (help)him up.i take it easy watch TV when he does ect , if his wife knows I'm in pain she will send me home but I have to have the money!! Does anyone know where your port site is? And is there something I could wear to help me ??

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I responded to the other post. But as far as wearing something there are abdominal binders that u could use that might help give your tummy support. I believe u can find them at Walmart or any drugstore. The spot you're describing I what mine feels like too. That's where your tummy is swollen and yes the port is in that area.

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No I didn't. What email did u use?

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No I didn't. What email did u use?

It's maegan btw! ;-)

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I mean for me? Haha sorry. It might have went to junk mail. I will check there real quick!

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Maegan :)

I was saying that I think we had our bands around the same time and I would like to keep in touch with you and see your progress ect. You seem like you have done alot of good research !! And Thank You for telling me where my port is I have been soooo curious :)

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Yeah I agree. I actually think we had it done on the same day! Banded 12/13 right? Cause I'm post op day 9 too! Yes I would love to stay in touch too. We have a lot in common so far haha. And yes I have done a lot of research. Guess that's the nurse in me lol

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Haha that's funny it's okay. Close enough. I have blonde moments all the time! Did u get my message in the conversation section?

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I'm on the left of pic that's my sister on the right she had the gastric in June she has lost 65 pounds!

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Oh ok I was wondering which one u were! Haha oh wow that's great for her. Soon u will be on your way.

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Her face is smaller than mine in pic and she had only lost like 20 pounds then now her face is totally diff she looks great I can't wait to get half way there!!!i can't wait to loose this double chin! That will be a great day!!!!!!!!

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