Gastric band surgery 25th june 2014 post op help needed

[linsuk 3]

Hi all I had my surgery on the 25th June... I am finding it really hard sleeping at night as the port feels like it's poking right out. I wondered if this is always going to feel like this or will the lump go after a while. Also I'm eating normally already. I started on liquids and now back to eating solids. Am eating healthy. My dietician said to move on to solids when feel ready. But most people tend to be on liquids for so long! X

[RedStorm 139]

I am 3 months out and I still feel my port when I lay on my left side only. Sometime I have to move because it is bothersome if I lay in it wrong.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I stopped feeling mine at about 4 months. It still protrudes but the sensitivity of the incision finally went away. 2.5 years out and it's just there, no feeling unless I happen to try to use it to balance a couch

[Bandista 7,466]

Maybe an ice pack would help. I don't notice my port at all now but don't recall when that happened. As for return to normal eating, protocols vary greatly. My surgeon did not call for the length of time on liquids that many have. Same with fills -- some people do liquids for a few days or a week while I am able to just go back to whatever feels comfortable. I just follow whatever my own doctor instructs.

[linsuk 3]

Thanks for the advice guys - just need to b filled now! X

[NolansNana 210]

Wow..26th here..no way I could eat solids right now.

[depressed_bandster 72]

You will find through your journey, especially being on here & other support sites, everyone's doctor is different about almost EVERYTHING! What to eat & not eat; carbonated drinks ok with some docs & not others; procedures for fills & follow ups are different...just do whatever YOUR doc says! If your doc says solids are ok, go for it & listen to your body!!! My doc was a bit more relaxed than some docs I read about on here as far as post-op restrictions. I think I was eating solids within a week or two.

I don't remember when I initially stopped being bothered by my port, but when I got close to my goal weight, after losing about 75 pounds, I had to have my port changed to a low profile port because it stuck out & was hurting me when I'd do sit ups or lay on my stomach. I've had the low profile port for a year & a half & work abs several days a week & sleep any way I want & it doesn't bother me at all! You might want to ask which port you have so you know if switching later is an option for you if you're bothered by it later. I'm sure the discomfort will go away as you heal....that area is ultra sensitive right now & will get better as it heals & your mind won't be so preoccupied with it too.

Good luck on your journey!

[kayleena_journey2014 37]

My port is sore I'm 9 days post op. Lost 32 lbs now.

My port is locally see in and my band is too. I don't have any pain when I sleep on my side but my port is 6 inches above my Bly button where they put the new ports and revisions of old ones to this new location.

Dr corvola had done my surgery June 28 th

I'm happy with my band.

Kayleena

[kayleena_journey2014 37]

I'm

Am still on liquids and restrictive still and 9 days post op I am following my diet to a tee. No Snacks no sugar and no no this and that. I wanna put myself through hell to get to heaven on the other side. I am being so strict on myself and always afraid if getting stuck if I don't chew well on 5 th week.

Good luck