2bethin4ever

I had this same issue also that started 2 weeks after surgery. I had it REALLY bad for about 1 1/2 weeks, then it seems like when I went back to work it got better. Nothing could ride on my waist and it was worse when walking or standing and better when I sat or layed down. I was told it was muscular and didn't believe them when they told me that. Now I am starting to think they are right! Lay low and take it easy, it will go away

Congrats on your banding! I am currently 3 weeks post op and doing great! As far as my appitite the first 10 days-it was clear liquids & full liquids, like creamed soups (strained), water, gatorade, milk with &/or without sugar free carnation instant breakfast, jello, pudding, very thin malt-o meal, applesauce, etc... I didn't have a problem with getting my appitite back, I was kinda slow at eating/drinking at first because I was scared to get a blockage. I am now on pureed foods and doing great & ready for a fill in a few weeks! Hope this helps! I would contact your dietician through your doctors office if you have any worries about not consuming enough calories. I was told that at this point not to worry about getting enough....should only be getting no more than 500 calories per day.

I have had this skin sensation pain just left to my belly button and a little below, right where my pants sit on my waist. It started almost 1 week ago and noticed it after I had done some light cleaning. I am 2 & 1/2 weeks post op. It feels like I am being stabbed from the inside and when anything rubs on my skin it sends a sharp pain instantly. I do not have any pain when I am sitting or laying down. I have checked with my surgeon's office and the RN said it sounds like it's muscular pain. It just doesn't feel like muscle pain (like right after surgery). I have tried tylenol and ice and it didn't seem to make a difference in the sensation. I do not have a rash-so it's not shingles. Has anyone had this problem? Please help....

Thanks to those of you who responded. I am glad that at least someone else understands my pain. It is so hard to explain it to someone and have them imagine what I am feeling. I'll TRY to stick it out another week or so. Good thing I work as a medical assistant so I can wear loose fitting clothes all day long .

It is near my port site and only bothers me when I am standing or walking around. Right now I don't have anything on my waist line and it's not bothering me and I am sitting. Now if I get up and walk around even when my pants are not around my waist it still bother's me. Does this go away?

are you on any pain meds? maybe you're getting the headaches from them..........