Alwaysinpain

Dear Big Momma is Shrinking (I LOVE this name!) - my gastroenterologist (who is not related to the lap band doctor, who is another gastroenterologist) checked on my gallbladder and indicated that nothing seems to be wrong with it. My Mom had gallbladder problems earlier in her life and had it removed so I have always kept an eye on this. I am so sorry you had to go through such an ordeal! But I am glad that you are now doing ok, and based on your name, I sure hope you can change it to "tiny Momma" now!! Ha ha ha...:rolleyes2:

Thank you Jenny, Cathy and lipstix64 for your support. I have also touched base with my gastroenterologist but he can't find anything wrong. I just can not live like this anymore. It is like having a bomb inside of you that explodes anytime, anywhere. I have cancelled meetings, shut down weekends and all because of the excrutiating pain! I might have to see a different lapband doctor.

Dear Brockbabe82: nothing like knowing someone is listening when you feel as lonely as I feel right now. I have been visiting with the surgeon periodically, and even got a CT scan on this. He insists everything is ok. I don't know where else to go! :rolleyes2:

Good morning everyone! This is my first time ina forum like this ever, but I am desperate. I got banded on July 1, 08. Have lost about 25 lbs (4 years ago I lost 40 with Weight Watchers, so this is not too significant for my expectations). However, I have not been able to have an adjustment because every 2-3 days I have such serious pain I almost have been taken to the hospital several times. It starts in the upper part of my belly, sometimes more towards the left side, and then either stays there or goes down to my lower abdomen. It get to be so severe I have to breathe in small breaths, because if I take a deep one I almost scream! Also, every evening at about 8 I get a nagging pain in my left shoulder, which also started after the surgery. I was not like this before July 1, and I am seriously considering removing the band. I paid cash for this surgery and don't have the money for another one. Is anyone experiencing something similar? Any support would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.