ktandnoahsmom

Had lap band Nov 2011 and have lost a total of 64 lbs so far. A couple of months ago I started having some pain on my left side once in a while but it didn't seem to affect my band or eating then in July I had a fill and then towards the end of the months I was under a large amount of stress and started not to beable to eat or drink, dr said that I needed to have some Fluid removed so I did. The pain on my left side has gotten worse but now has gone away but I am starting to experience some soreness and discomfort around my port area. Does anyone know if this is normal or could there be something wrong. I am so scared that there is something wrong. I know that im not in a good zone because since she took fluid out im hungry. Any help would be great! Thanks , Carol

If I may ask what ended up being the problem? I actually did go to my pcp and he is running a bunch of blood work and said some crazy things to me about the pain on my left side like "blood clots" and such. I do have an appt with my surgeon this week. I just don't want there to be a problem with the band, I know it sound crazy but I am more worried about that then anything else. I have wanted to be skinny for such a long time and am just know starting to feel better about myself and this is really stressing me out. If you don't feel like sharing I understand but do thank you for your kind words. Thank you

I had my surgery on the 17th November and the surgeon said everything was great. I went home to start recovery and all was going well. I started getting this catch on the left side which made it very painful to sit or stand so when I went back for my follow up she said it was normal and it was the stiches and she gave me some numbing meds(shot) it didn't really do much then the pain moved down lower on the left about 2 inches to the left of my belly button it felt like things were ripping and burning everytime I sit or stood or moved. Alot of crying has been going on. So I went back just this last Thursday. She felt all around and says that it feels normal and she gave me two more shots of course these were in a different spot. It doesn't burn much anymore but It is hard to sit and I can't Bend it feels like there is a large lump deep on the inside that won' t let me and it hurts so bad. I am starting on my three week after surgery and this is hell. I am starting to regret this whole thing. Someone please help is this normal what is going on. I have major surgery before and this is 10 times worse! Any suggestions would be great! Sincerely, In so much pain

Congrats! I was banded on Nov 17th and the first few days of eating are hard but if you can just wait one more day or so , you should be able to start having some creamed soups. That is atleast what my Dr told me . If you can have that it does make it better. It sounds like you are doing a great job so far. Are you in alot of pain? I am not recovering very well and was just curious to ask someone else. Good Luck and hang in there, the food part gets better! Carol

Thanks everyone! The pain got really bad after I left the house so I ended up in the ER. They took xrays and did a Cat Scan and according to the Dr on Call everything looks fine. No mass, cysts, etc the port that is on my right side and the band itself looks great. However I still hurt like crazy and now I have to wait to see the surgeon until tomorrow. Is it still possible that all of this is still healing. Has anyone had trouble bending over? I am truly wishing I would have never done this. I understand that things take time but I can't even put on my own shoes. Sorry to be so negative I just feel awful and want this to be over.