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I was banded 11/5/07 and still tender and sore around port area. When I move a certain way, it's like a burning sensation. Anyone else have this issue? How long does it take to heal?

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I was banded on Nov. 1st and the area around my port is still tender. Usually only when I move a certain way or it gets pinched when I bend over to tie my shoes.

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I'm October 9th and my port area is just now getting healed to the point where I forget about it a lot.

When I went back to the YMCA two weeks ago, though, it sure told me it was there! So much so, (I may have a hernia also--will find out from the surgeon on Friday) that I'm not going to lift weights again until January.

So, girls, it takes a while--we just have to learn patience...:)

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I'm 7 weeks post-op and the soreness in my port area JUST went away about a week ago. My doctor told me that it takes 6-8 weeks for the pain to completely go away, and it might come back slightly after working out. I remember thinking to myself that the pain wouldn't ever go away, but it does, so don't worry! I understand how annoying it is for you though!! Just be patient and I promise it'll go away.

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I have had my band since 7/07.The initial sorness went away after a few weeks, and after a couple months I didn't even know it was really there. More often lately though I am feeling it. It is like a burning feeling. Sometimes if I rub that area it will ease up, but sometimes it doesn't. I am a little worried that I may have twisted it or something. I have wondered if it will move as a person looses the weight. I have lost 153 pounds. I haven't been in to see my surgeon in several months I guess I should make an appointment and get back in there to be sure everything is still in the right place.

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