a new member with concerns

suzie · April 20, 2006

i just had a lap band in on mar 30. i have discomfort and can feel the band and ports. do u get used to it.

PhotoNut · April 20, 2006

Yup, you'll get used to it. You're still in the very early stages of healing. Every day gets better. Just take it easy, don't lift anything over 10 pounds and if the dicomfort increases or doesn't go away, see your Dr about it.

Grats on getting banded and Welcome to LBT!

suzie · April 20, 2006

thANkyou for replying back , i have been lifting and going up stairs alot since i am moving.Lots of boxes to bring up. i would say 20 -30 pounds. if i feel discomfort i make sure i don't do anything. i just want to get unpacked and get things done.

is it the band i am feeling on the left side under breast area? I am worried about the band slipping and when i feel discomfort i think that.

chichigirl · April 20, 2006

Hi and congrats on your banding. Sounds as if you are really overdoing things, especially with the lifting. I certainly understand your wanting to get things settled, but remember to take care of yourself first or you could really put yourself in bed, the last place you want to be when you've got so much to do.

I doubt that the stairs are a major concern, but the lifting is. Yes you are probably feeling the area on your left side more because of the band and the surgery, not to mention the port. I don't believe that lifting can cause slippage, but you are still healing, it was surgery and you have sutures(stitches) inside that you may be straining and irritating.

Hope you can slow down a bit and enjoy coming to the boards. There are a lot of nice, supportive people here and I think you will find it most enjoyable.

Welcome:D

Cindy

PhotoNut · April 20, 2006

Geesh girl. You shouldn't be lifting that stuff yet. You could tear a stitch around your port or band. Now I'm concerned. Are you in pain or is this just a continued discomfort from surgery? Is it getting better since surgery? Or has it worsened since you've been lifting those boxes?

My port is just under my ribs on the right side, but Dr's put them in different places. Your stomach is under your ribcage on the left side and the band is probably pretty close to your breastplate.