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I have lost 80 pounds with my band and have had it since 2007. Its the best thing i ever have done for myself. I still have the tightness (sometimes I eat more then I should though, and catch myself) and I have not had any issues with it. I "slimed" only once, and had my last fill a year ago.

A few months ago I started having pain in my back and chest. the pain is right above my boob on the left side, and over about an inch from the middle of my chest. Also in my back around my the same area. I have had blood work, an ekg, and xray, and a ct scan to find out whats wrong. Thank the Lord everything came back fine. But when I was in for my ct scan the nurse made a comment to me, thinking this may be because of my band.

So of course I am trying to do some research, but not coming up with anything. was wonder if anyone went through this or knows someone that has. I just went on liquids for 2 days to see if this could be a stretched pouch, but I am tight again. Could this be a slip? If so would I still get that full feeling and feel tight?

Thanks for any and all help :thumbup:

~Joanna

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I should add, the pain is not all the time. Its comes and goes, I guess depending on the day :thumbup:

Nothing special or different when I eat or lay down. Pain sometimes comes on with no food in my stomach also.

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Never heard of someone's band causing pain as high up as you're describing. Pain in the port area? yeah, definitely. But above your breast? Maybe someone else knows more.

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I am having the same issue, but haven't been to the Doctor yet. Sometimes this is accompanies by acid reflux. I haven't had any acid reflux until this pain started. Please keep me posted if you get any additional information. I fear my band may have slipped.

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