I'm just wondering...

[mhpavin 0]

I had my lapband a month ago. I was not hugely overweight, but it was enough to bother me (183 lb.s). I lost a quick +/-12 lbs. and inches all over my body, but haven't lost anything in awhile. Furthermore, I developed this stabbing pain (below my waist, on my left) and don't know whether to rush to the doctor, or not. I know it is not my appendix, since I don't have my appendix.

My concerns are twofold: When will the the weight loss kick in again and I'm wondering if this pain will disappear? I just do not want to have surgery, again, if there is a deeper cause to my pain, so I'm avoiding the doctor.

[BetsyB 9]

It's hard to address the weight question without knowing what you're eating (and how much). In general, the rate of loss of someone without a great deal to lose will be slower than the rate of those with more to lose.

At a month out, you should be planning on seeing your doctor at frequent intervals for the next year or so---every six weeks is pretty typical. You'll be assessed, your progress measured, and your band adjusted. (There's not much point in having a band if you don't use it!)

Your pain should be discussed with him/her. If you don't have an appointment, make one.

Off the top of my head, though, I wonder whether it's port-related. My port site still gets quite sore--and the pain can be persistent.

The one thing I CAN tell you with great certainty: avoiding the doctor will NOT help you avoid necessary treatment. It can, however, severely compound a problem that might begin as something very easily treated.

Make that appointment today.

[gingerjane 5]

Betsy is EXACTLY right! You should call your band doctor ASAP! I'm having my surgery on the 22nd and they've already scheduled my 2 week and 4 week post-op appointments. You should have seen your doctor by now.

Hope it's nothing serious and just a little port pain. :scared2: