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It's been 2 years since I've had lap band surgery. Recently I've noticed left shoulder pain and after having it for a month or so can finally associate it with after eating. I describe it as shoulder pain but it's really more like under my left collar bone really. I've read some research about referred pain from the phrenic nerve in the diaphragm and wonder how unusual this is among other bandsters. I have read posts about people having revisions due to pain and that's not something I want to face. In fact my pain is only present after larger meals. Possible I could be eating too much but just would like to get some feedback. Attempt not to scare me too much lol I'm a nurse who already over thinks life lol~

I PERSONALLY can't drink from a straw without getting a bunch of air and getting severely uncomfortable AND even one more odd than that is that i CAN"T chew GUM!! it produces the same negative effect as a straw...AIR =( My dr told me from jump start NO STRAWS EVER OR SODA 2 yrs post op and bye bye to 105lbs I've done good following the rules!

Mine isn't so much a bra thing as it is say a high waisted pair of pants that kinda pinch me in just above the belly button OR if I'm in a crunched sitting postion. SIMILAR but not guite the bra thing. HOWEVER with a sports bra on, I do get some of the same discomfort that you are talking about. I don't ever have the belching in those situations, but I do get the "ugh oh I'm stuck on this" feeling....I usually tug at my waist band and make my back arch a little until I get the relief that I am looking for. So, you're not quite alone =)

Post surgical pain was different than the pain I have now. I remember the pain you are talking about it and yeah it was gosh aweful!!! I was so scared. I tried to walk alot bc my dr said it was gas used to air up your belly during surgery so he has room to work. It's actually co2 and the body has to just absorb it. I promise you it took 3-4 weeks. If you look back at some of my older posts I was in a panic becuse I couldn't chug water like I was use to because of the discomfort. It usually does find its way into your shoulder and neck on the left side. Let us know your progress. Best wishes!!

I'm writing as we are traveling north- I live in very flat FL but the more north we drive, my ears are popping (I expect that) but my first time traveling with the band and I swear I keep feeling a snugness then a slight release and so forth and so on. Anyone ever have this happen when at a different altitude that your body is use to? Its also making me feel slightly nauseated.....just need a lil' help here to anyone who is willing/able to help :eek: thanks guys!!

I use to eat by the clock as well, my thing was 9am was breakfast and 12 was lunch, 5 was dinner no matter if I was hungry or not. We all as overweight people have suffered enough and I went trough the same feelings you are having. I spoke to my Dr and he said- "EAT".....wait, what....? Eat? Yes in fact eat! You are probably going to eat 3 meals a day.....split it up into 6 meals a day. Have your breakfast @ say 9....at 10:30 have half of your lunch. @ 12-1230 finish the other half of your lunch. (this works best if you have a cold lunch ie:wrap or salad etc.) have yourself a snack (i usually pick a 100 calorie pack snack or something sensible) around 2:30 and another @ 4:30, by this point most people are getting dinner prepared and you shold be able to hold out util such time. In that gap just have your liquids. You are keeping fuel in your tank all day so to speak, you aren't eating anymore than "normal" and you are satisfying what I feel like most of us have- an Oral Fixation.....You will create and burn more energy this way according to my Dr. I feel its true because since last Feb I have lost almost 90lbs doing just that. In a month or 2 you can't undo a lifetime of bad habits. Give you body time to adjust and when the weight starts dropping because you are suddenly doing the right thing you will feel it become 2nd nature I wish you well and ask me if you have anymore questions.

For the past couple days I've noticed i've not had any difficulty with any food I've tried and I haven't pushed it to the limit but I notice I'm eating a little more than usual. I'm not sure if what I'm eating is a slider (boneless wings from walmart deli, egg salad, cereal....sorry I can't remember all the things I had this weekend off hand) I know this will be tmi but usually when aunt "flo" is here I'm tighter and nothing likes to go down, well....she's in town and I have no issues. I even notice I can drink right before and after I eat if I want. I'm scared. It's been 8 months since my surgery and 2 months since my last fill. What are the odds of the tubing coming apart or something? I just started working out at the gym and now I've got myself really worried. I can always make an appt with my doc, but I wanna give it a lil more time and get some feedback. Thanks guys!!

Well, I use daily plate and I've been looking at what I'm eating. I'm calling my dr's nurse tomorrow to see what she says. I thank you guys for your feedback. I just got really scared when I could eat more than usual, but then again I don't really think it was that much that I ate, I think it was because I sorda grazed...eating a lil here and there. I will keep you all posted.

I carry all of my weight in my tummy- even when I was a smaller person eons ago that is where I carried it. As I got larger, so did my tummy, sometimes I even looked pregnant. I've now lost 60lbs and a good portion of my midsection has shurunk, but I feel like I'm gonna have the spare tire for forever. I'm 195lbs and 15 more to go until first scale goal, but I wanna shed this stomach. Traditional crunches are very uncomfortable, but is that the only way? Anyone with a similar experience? Please share and tips!

I really don't mind. I don't really have a hang, I don't know how to explain my tummy- do you mind sharing through private email? Let me know and I will send you my address

i had a big yellow splotch under my skin on both sides of my tummy for a long time after surgery from the heparin injections to prevent blood clots......yours sounds different though..... may want to consult a dermatologist if it continues to bother you at all. you should post picts, maybe it might help

I had my band placed on Feb 26 and before surgery I some issues but not many with a bowel "schedule". I'm writing in because I've noticed a change in my ability to be effective in my bathroom visits....sorry folks, just trying not to gross anyone out. I have the feeling like my abdomen is tight and uncomfortable. I have taken softeners and my next step is the full on laxative, but my question is "Does anyone else have a change in bowels since surgery"?:biggrin: