Questions

[Melanie Sue 0]

I had lap band about 2 months about. I am still having very sharp / ripping pains near my port. I have now started to gain weight, have hiccups, gas and burp a lot. What is up? The nurses wont not give me an answer. I just feel that something is just not right. I would like someone's advice please

[2muchfun 8,927]

I had the same pains for about 3 months and have read where many others experience it too. You won't start losing weight till your band is adjusted so you're in the green zone. Hiccups, burps and gas are normal.

[Kitt3000 757]

Pretty normal... Your body is healing, your band has not been filled...?

Many people, myself included, gained in the first few months. It's not a quick fix, and each one of us heals differently. This is your new lifestyle, so be patient, not only all of your above concerns should resolve, but the weight will start to come off as you learn how to help your band by eating as directed by your doc, exercise etc.

if you are doing something and your port site begins to hurt- sounds silly, but stop doing it. Why take the risk of dislodging the sutures holding the port?

I think many of us find that staff members who don't have the band, just really can't relate... Good luck! You are gonna do great :-)

[Sharpie 3,306]

Melanie, the pains are fairly normal, If the nurses won't help. demand that you speak to your surgeon. it's your body and you need answers. It is normal to gain some at first and gas pains , hiccups etc. are part of the process. But, always speak to your Dr. about anything that you are concerned about.

[NolansNana 210]

Melanie, my surgery was June 26th..I was feeling great..Eating OK and then boom, woke up with pain on the middle of my chest..Nurse said it was irritation and swelling. Went back to liquids for a few days. We have to remember that our bodies went through something traumatic

It takes time to heal. If it worries you then be persistent! Dont be to hard on yourself. I went thru this too and a lot of people gave me this same advice. Give yourself time.