FRANCIE Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I was just banded August 18th and every night when I go to sleep I kind of "panic" about having something foreign in my body!! Is this normal? Will I get over it?
Kittycat Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 No it's perfectly normal. I thought the same thing, but try not to dwell on it. As long as it doesn't reject, I'm okay with it. They insert foreign objects in bodies all the time, IUDs, Clips for Tubal ligations, heart procedures (stents).
cfuture88 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 I was just banded August 18th and every night when I go to sleep I kind of "panic" about having something foreign in my body!! Is this normal? Will I get over it? Food is foreign, tampons are foreign, earrings (piercing jewelery) are foreign, stitches from any surgery are foreign. Sounds like you are obsessing and are probably an anxious person anyway. You are having difficulty turning off your brain at night. Can take a little melatonin (health food store or pharm), drink lemon balm tea, take benadryl- all of which are foreign. Ellen
FRANCIE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 I don't think I'm an anxious person, I think I am a normal person. All of those things you mention don't require surgery to be removed. I actually called Dr. O and he said this is normal and very common. Thanks anyway.
Kittycat Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 It's normal!! You don't have to be an anxious person to wonder. My concern was the port more than the band itself. What happens to the port, the cord over time? But my surgeon gave me all of his re-assurances and I feel better now!
FRANCIE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks KittyCat. It is the port that gives me more concern since I am still swollen and can feel it really well. I know it's stupid but I was just wondering if anyone else was feeling the same as me. I thought that's what this forum was for.....
Kittycat Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 It is...there is no silly question here. Everyone is open to answer anything you want. Your port site will be tender for awhile, it's feels hard in the that area, but it will soon go away. Once you heal and feel better, you will actually forget about it and learn to live with it like it's always been apart of you. Take care
Bowierocksme Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Hey Francie, Don't freak me out Girl! I am flying down there on Tues to get my band! KIM
cckcsharp Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 I was just banded August 18th and every night when I go to sleep I kind of "panic" about having something foreign in my body!! Is this normal? Will I get over it? Francie, have you ever been pregnant? I ask this question, because when I became pregnant with my first child, this is exactly what I felt. Panic that not only something was in there, but it was GROWING!!! I cried and freaked for a few days and then got over it. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to have a baby, but my first pregnancy sort of freaked me out once I really understood that something was growing inside my body. It just took some time to wrap my brain around it and then I was okay. It's not weird at all to feel this way. Your totally normal.
FRANCIE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 Hey Francie,Don't freak me out Girl! I am flying down there on Tues to get my band! KIM Hi Kim: Sorry. Didn't mean to freak you out. It's just the way I think. I have way more "happy" stories about my band than this panic I'm having right now. You will be fine. I would DEFINITELY do it again. It's only been 7 days for me. Write me when you're done and we will compare stories. You will love the OCC and the doctors there are fabulous. GOOD LUCK
FRANCIE Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 Francie, have you ever been pregnant? I ask this question, because when I became pregnant with my first child, this is exactly what I felt. Panic that not only something was in there, but it was GROWING!!! I cried and freaked for a few days and then got over it. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to have a baby, but my first pregnancy sort of freaked me out once I really understood that something was growing inside my body. It just took some time to wrap my brain around it and then I was okay. It's not weird at all to feel this way. Your totally normal. CCKCSHARP: Yes, I have two kids (23 and 15) and once I think about it, I remember I experienced this with my first pregnancy too. I know this is totally normal and I actually work in the health care profession but like KittyCat says, I have to calm myself down!! I would relax alot more if I could have a slice of Pizza. HAHAHA
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now