Newly banded

[khelm32 52]

I was banded Jan. 7th and am still having some soreness, especially in my port area. Is this normal? How long before the soreness goes away?

[patricia7370 2]

I was banded Jan. 7th and am still having some soreness, especially in my port area. Is this normal? How long before the soreness goes away?

yes I was sore for about 4 weeks I was named dec 10

[Leepers 1,195]

Yes, everything is normal. Be patient. It took me a good 2-3 weeks before I felt completely normal again. Best wishes for your success!

[LynnR 42]

I think I was sore for a month or so in my port area. When I went in for my fill, the doctor said that there was swelling under the port which is also normal. It has since gone away and it feels great. Hang in there!!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there, I had this as well.....the tenderness dissipated each day and then disappeared completely. You are healing up and starting this whole new chapter in your life! Don't forget it may take a little time to get started as the band will likely need adjustments. Be patient with yourself, follow the protocol your doctor has provided and you will soon be on your way. Best wishes!

[lthueme 66]

I was banded on Dec 9 and I am still a little tender in that area, particularly if I bend over and my waistband is in the way. I had my first fill Dec 30 and I bruised from it so that probably isn't helping either. My other incision sites are finally feeling normal. It takes time so as long as the area isn't unusually warm or red then you are probably ok.

[shanatx 33]

I was banded on Dec 9 and I am still a little tender in that area, particularly if I bend over and my waistband is in the way. I had my first fill Dec 30 and I bruised from it so that probably isn't helping either. My other incision sites are finally feeling normal. It takes time so as long as the area isn't unusually warm or red then you are probably ok.

That's good to hear! I was banded 12/18/13 and still can't bend over on my left side. Feels like I have a huge blob in abdomen and I am too afraid to push myself to bend. Maybe still swelling - I HOPE!

[lthueme 66]

Yes, you still have swelling!! I think I still have a little bit left but not too much. When I went for my first fill 3 weeks out my surgeon noted that I still had swelling and that it was normal. I think it's more on the left side due to adding the port and suturing it. It will go away, it was so nice when I could finally tie my own shoes again lol!!! Hang in there, it gets better every day

I was banded on Dec 9 and I am still a little tender in that area, particularly if I bend over and my waistband is in the way. I had my first fill Dec 30 and I bruised from it so that probably isn't helping either. My other incision sites are finally feeling normal. It takes time so as long as the area isn't unusually warm or red then you are probably ok.

That's good to hear! I was banded 12/18/13 and still can't bend over on my left side. Feels like I have a huge blob in abdomen and I am too afraid to push myself to bend. Maybe still swelling - I HOPE!