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I was banded on May 13th. Yes Friday the 13th! But I had a Good day for my surgery. Everything went well. On the 3rd day I had that same problem with the shoulder. It was an increadible pain and I remember the doctor explaining that I could probably happend. That I shouldn't be scared that is normal. I also tried warm compressions and it didn't help. So I tried cold pack everytime it hurt. It help me much better, But it did not go away quickly as I wanted. I do recommend to take your pain medication that the doctor prescribed you after your surgery. TAKE IT! When needed. it will help you! My pain went away the 4th day. So take meds... Try cold packs! It help me a little. Good luck

I had "Lapband" surgery on 05-13-2011 and I feel pain on belly button. It feels like a 1/2" small bulge. I still haven't visit my doctor for my first post-op visit. Is this normal? Should I be worried? Has it happend to anyone?

Yes, your right. I will be seeing my doctor on June 1st. for the pre-op appt. It is the first appointment available. Thanks for your advice or information...

Thanks for responding.... I think you may be right. I'm just scared that I did something I shouldn't of done. I'm making sure I don't pick up anything heavy. I called last thursday to schedule post-op appt, but nobody called me back. Plus I called my doctor on friday, because i had a lot of pain that persisted for 3 days. I had pain on my right side hip area. It started so slowly then into a dull pain. I will call tomorrow and I will schedule my post-op appt by this week. Did you also have that type of pain on your hip area? Or how about the left shoulder pain that lasted for about a day? That was weired for me.... My doctor warned me about the shoulder pain. He said it would be normal. Thanks!