Massachusetts Bandsters Chat

[Mscas3 0]

I had my surgery on Oct 4th, 07, I lost alot at first, nothing in a few weeks, probably need to have my first fill and then I will have restriction, because right now I eat what ever and am hungry alot. Right now though, in the last few days, my port has been bothering me, It gets like stuck under my rib cage depending on which way I am sitting or lying. But today with different moves, the port area actually hurts. I brought up the discomfort to my Nurse saying that the port like clunks around when I roll in bed and such, she said that it was normal because it had to develop adhesions, that was about a week and a half ago. Has anyone had any problems with the port (Pain or discomfort?)

Also, check out YouTube, type in LapBand surgery and you will get an array of video's that you can see.

Janet

Banded 10/4/07

Lost about 20 pounds from before and after.

Dr. Brams, Lahey in Bulington Mass

Yes, I have the same feeling around what I think is my port. I go for my post opp appointment 11/21 and will ask about it as well. I also notice it when I sleep in certain positions and if I eat too much. I hope this is not the sign of a bigger problem.

[mpatti2007 0]

I cant wait for my first fill, I feel same as you, I can eat what ever I want, not the same portion size as b-4 but still feel hungry at times.

[nomadem 1]

was banded already, just looking for some group meetings, I got banded at the Brigham ans Womens, by Dr Vernon

Hello Mona Patti I too was banded by Dr Vernon and live on the South Shore

[nomadem 1]

Hi I had surgery at the Faulkner on Oct. and had Dr. Mun.

I highly recommend him!

Also Faulkner has all private rooms which is nice.

Very good experience.

Best of luck and maybe I will meet you at the support groups Phyllis runs once a month.

jude

any info on the support groups at Faulker would helpful. Thanks!

[mpatti2007 0]

Where do you live on the south shore?

[Sue Magoo 71]

Mona patti and tinywishes 123:

I live in Norwood. I was banded in July. I've been doing good with the band so far. If you ladies want to meet somewhere for coffee I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have, or just sit and chat about being banded. My support group is great, but you have to be one of their patients to attend the support group.

Let me know if you're interested. You could send me a pm and we could arrange a get together.

Take care.

Sue

[mpatti2007 0]

Would love to meet for coffee sometime, I live in West Bridgewater. How do I send you a pm??

[nomadem 1]

Would love to meet for coffee sometime, I live in West Bridgewater. How do I send you a pm??

Howdy neighbor...I live in Hanover. Havent been to a support mtg yet due to scheduling issues. Will try for next Tuesday's at B and W.

Monday at 9am (ugh traffic!) I have my follow up appt w/ Vernon and nutrition

[mpatti2007 0]

On that follow up appt with dr vernon took 2 min. all she did was look at my stomach for 2 seconds or so. I know what you mean about the traffic at that hour. I did many trips in there. So they have meeting there on Tuesday's, how are they?

[nomadem 1]

On that follow up appt with dr vernon took 2 min. all she did was look at my stomach for 2 seconds or so. I know what you mean about the traffic at that hour. I did many trips in there. So they have meeting there on Tuesday's, how are they?

yeah I expect that. Im healing find so it will prob be quick. What do you think of her? She is ultra casual isnt she?

Havent yet been to a support mtg but if I go I will let you know how it is.

[hollyberries 2]

Hello South Shore Bandsters!

I live in Carver and I have Dr. Lautz at B&W. I just love him. I was banded on 11/6/07 and had my followup last week. Doing pretty good. My first fill is not until 1/3/08. I hope I will make it until then. I too, have not been able to get to a Support meeting. I would like to but the drive is so far from Carver.

Best of luck to you all.

[mpatti2007 0]

Im meeting with a girl for coffe Wed. in avon the dunks by the Christmas tree sops, u are welcome to join us, we are meeting at 6pm.

[nomadem 1]

Hi all I just wanted to say that I was planning on going tonight... mtgs are the second tuesday of the month@ 6pm but there is not way I can this month.

Also do to the holidays and my schedule I will be going for my first fill 1/7/08.

I hope I can make it that long

[eak7615 0]

Chrisygal....i read that you have Tufts for your insurance, how did the process go with the insurance? I am thinking about get the band and i will have to go through my insurance

[SherryW 4]

Hello Eak...I had Tufts for my insurance and it was easy peasy actually. The hospital did all the work, all I had to do was make sure there wasn't an exclusion by my employer. Good luck!