AliCat84

Hi all I'm new to the forum and am hoping someone can shed light on my problem. I've had my band almost 2 years now..August 20th to be exact..and here recently I've been having horrible pain in my stomach. I started at 325, got down to 200 then gained about 20 over the past 6 months due to stupidity..anyways..I've gotten back on my low carb etc lifestyle and am on the right track.... But...here recently, I've been having this horrible gyrating pain from my ribs to my lower stomach...no gas relievers work...I've literally tries everything to pills, home remedies to liquids for days and no relief the pain happens almost instantly I swallow a few bites of any food...I thought it was gas but it doesn't let me relieve it at all...the pain moves up and down side to side and hurts really bad. Also I am either really constipated or I have diarrhea...sometimes the pain is so severe it hurts to breathe. I have a doctors appt with my surgeon in the morning but I have no idea if I'm weird or if someone else has experienced this too.. Please give me some advice and thanks in advance. Ali

Hey everyone, just an update, the doctor did some more tests...upper gi and found no problems with my band..the 2 surgeons in my office are arguing over what it could be. Sooo the Sr doctor overruled the doctor who first saw me and said he doesn't want to test my gallbladder till he runs some other tests. So Monday they are scheduling me for an endoscopy (so) to make sure there are no obstructions in my upper digestive track..then go from there.

Hey everyone, just an update, the doctor did some more tests...upper gi and found no problems with my band..the 2 surgeons in my office are arguing over what it could be. Sooo the Sr doctor overruled the doctor who first saw me and said he doesn't want to test my gallbladder till he runs some other tests. So Monday they are scheduling me for an endoscopy (so) to make sure there are no obstructions in my upper digestive track..then go from there.

Well I went for my ultrasound and blood work, waiting to hear about my results. I have an appt tomorrow at my doctors office maybe by then I'll know something. They said they'd have it yesterday but we all know how doctors offices can be with results..so its just a waiting game now...till then he said no fat, no dairy and be careful so the pain stays away my doctor had me on low carb high protein so I ate a lot of cheese and I miss that. Also he said eat bland foods...no acids...we will see. Thanks for all yalls support

The doctor actually said that it might be my gallbladder...I am at the doctors office now waiting for my ultrasound. Guess we will see

Thanks Mimi I looked it up...sounds possible...scary...I'm making my list of symptoms and info to take with me tomorrow...very interesting...

Hi all I'm new to the forum and am hoping someone can shed light on my problem. I've had my band almost 2 years now..August 20th to be exact..and here recently I've been having horrible pain in my stomach. I started at 325, got down to 200 then gained about 20 over the past 6 months due to stupidity..anyways..I've gotten back on my low carb etc lifestyle and am on the right track.... But...here recently, I've been having this horrible gyrating pain from my ribs to my lower stomach...no gas relievers work...I've literally tries everything to pills, home remedies to liquids for days and no relief the pain happens almost instantly I swallow a few bites of any food...I thought it was gas but it doesn't let me relieve it at all...the pain moves up and down side to side and hurts really bad. Also I am either really constipated or I have diarrhea...sometimes the pain is so severe it hurts to breathe. I have a doctors appt with my surgeon in the morning but I have no idea if I'm weird or if someone else has experienced this too.. Please give me some advice and thanks in advance. Ali