Banded 6/28/07

[HAZE 0]

Just getting use to this crazy diet and funny feeling on my gut. Is it normal to have some swelling around the port. Having to deal with gas and intergestion. Overall everything is ok:help:

[josephine 1]

Port swelling is very normal and most likely will be uncomfortable for weeks as scar tissue is forming around that area. You will feel pulling and sometimes burning but it is okay. Gas is from the anesthesia and will wear off. Start walking and it should help some.

food for thought ! Your first words were diet and I would suggest you start saying your lifestyle change as it will help you down the road. How many DIETS? have you failed? You are on a new journey in your life and make it a positive one with positive words. What do you think?

Good luck on your new journey and enjoy the life long results.

Josephine

[juliegeraci 7]

What you are experiencing is normal. You are right on track. Good luck.

[sdakotaRN 0]

Congrats on you banding. One suggestion: watch for signs of infection around the port. I had one and had to wait an extra 4 weeks before I got my first fill. I wonder sometimes if this isn't why I'm so slow at losing...my surgeon wonders too. Anyways...best of luck to you