dawn1230

Jan 8th will be my 3 months post op and like Dana, I still have a slight port tenderness, especially if I do extensive exercises ~ but no pain, just tenderness. You have to remember you had major surgery and like any major surgery, it will take a few months to get back to norm. Since we have a band now, we are more alert to it's sensitivity...and are careful as to how we move and bend. As time goes by, it will be easier to adjust to this new healthier lifestyle change. Make sure you walk and drink a lot to help succeed with your weight loss.

An update for anyone else that may have had this kind of shoulder pain. It's called radiant pain and is caused from the area around the band being swollen and then bothering a nerve that shows up as pain in my shoulder. Two ibuprofen and the swelling goes down and the pain goes away.

Thank you all for your input. Last night and again today I feel like someone is stabbing me in the shoulder, last night I cried it hurt so bad. I took two painkillers (strong ones) and even they didn't help. It's back again this afternoon and I've noticed two things that both occured around the same time - I was extra active and I had tomato soup with cream in it (dairy). I am going to try skipping any dairy and walking more to see if I can get rid of it. Also I have the pain my left wrist. Ooooooh, I feel terrible.

The bright side is that I'm losing and you all made it through so I know I will as well.

I had surgery 12/29 and while it's only been just over a week I thought I would be feeling normal by now. Can those of you that had surgery before I did tell me how long it took for you to feel normal again? I want to be able to bend over without pain in my incisions, I want to be able to drink a glass of water, I want to not have weird pains in my shoulders and chest...

GREAT POST WILL

JUST WANTED TO ADD, WHEN TALKING TO DR MIRANDA (back in the day lol), PEOPLE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH JELLO AND PUDDING THAT WERE PRE-MADE IN THE FRIG SECTION OF THE GROCERY STORE, NOT THOSE MADE AT HOME IN ONES KITCHEN

Ahh, that makes sense. I did ask Dr. Miranda if I could use the blender to make my protein shakes when the time comes and she said it would be fine, but maybe I'll just use the blender to crush up and ice and then add it to the liquids so they don't get all frothy with air...

Dawn

Thank you all for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it. Jude your detailed information was very helpful. I had surgery yesterday and am planning to follow the diet to the letter - I don't want to risk messing it up after coming this far. Thanks again to you all!

Dawn

Can anyone tell me why you can't use a blender to add ingredients to your protein shakes in the creamy stage? I've found the best way to tolerate the taste of the protein shakes is to add 1/4 of a banana to the blender - it tastes so much better and I can't imagine why that would cause a problem at that stage???

Do searches in the forums. These are all well documented already, just need to pull them up and read. The problem you will have is that many people offer their interpetations and quasy medical advice which often times is inaccurate and down right dangerous.

Don't be afraid to search for the truth, it's out there.

I already searched and wasn't able to find a thread that answered all my questions throughly about all of the above topics - no real details that I could find.

I'm hoping all you experienced bandsters out there can tell me more about the following items -

1. Slime-ing - what is it, what does it feel like and what causes it?

2. PB - what is it, what does it feel like and what causes it?

3. Gumming Up - what is it, what does it feel like and what causes it?

4. What happens when something gets stuck? How do you know it's stuck? What causes something to get stuck?

Thank you in advance for sharing your information and experiences.

Dawn

I will look for the two curly ladies. I am 5'2" with short blond hair. I'll be going to the hotel on the 28th. How 'bout you guys? Where are you from? I'm from California so I'll be driving. It is about a 4 to 5 hour drive. YUK. My 14 year old daughter and my ex-hubby are coming with me.

SheRee - is your name Sheree? Just wanted to be sure. We'll be flying down from Oregon on the 28th for surgery on the 29th and returning home on the 1st. Husbands are not happy we're missing New Years but they understand.

How long are you staying?

It's nice your daughter and ex-husband are coming with you, I imagine this will all be easier with family around for support.

Thanks Jazzy Jude!

SheRee - maybe we'll run into each other. Look for two women with brown curly hair about 5'8" or so.

I really am looking forward to all of this.

How soon after surgery is the first fill normally?

Stormy,

I am surprised you went to olympia for your fill when (it sounds like) you knew about Dr Fitzpatrick in Portland. She is amazing, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. Btw, the first fill is only $195, the second (which my son hasn't had yet) is much less expensive.

My best to all of you!

Cindy

Hi Cindy,

I live in the Portland area and am being banded on the 29th of this month - I am interested in learning more about Dr. Fitzpatrick. If you don't mind answering some questions I would apprecaite it. Is she in Portland or a suburb? Is she a general MD or with a weight loss clinic? Any additional info you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Dawn

My twin sister and I are both scheduled for surgery 12/29. It's going to be tough to follow the pre-op diet plan right through the holidays.