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Hey everyone...

I had My Lap Band surgery almost two weeks ago and on Friday I was almost feeling like Me again. The only pain I had was when I would bend down and lay on my right side (it was burning & pulling) but the doctor said this was normal and it will go away. So Saturday morning I woke up with this horrible sharp pain in My right side, it was so bad I was rolling around on my bed crying. I know that sounds silly but that's how bad it was. My husband helped me get up and sit in the recliner and it felt better sitting up. The pain was/is still there but not as bad. The only way to describe the way it feels is like a knife is in my side and when I sit it's painful but not as bad as when I move, when I move it's more like the knife is twisting. It also hurts when I breathe in deep or yawn. Today is Monday and the pain is still the same. Also it's not right where the port is, it's lower and closer to my side...I'm just wondering if anyone else is having this problem? :tongue2: Thanks

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Oh my gosh! I am having this same problem Lace! My sharp pain is closer to my groin area, in the right lower quadrant of my abdomen. I've been having this pain since last Thursday, but it got worse. Occasionally, it'll go away. It feels better to be on my recliner than to be laying in bed or sitting in a normal chair cuz I feel like I'm sitting too straight. I too, was close to tears! I called my surgeon's office today and spoke with the nurse practitioner. She said that it doesn't sound like the pain is related to the Lap Band itself, but could be gas, or bowel trying to move (it's slower from the anesthesia). She also said it could be appendicitis and that if I have nausea, vomiting, a temperature, or if the pain gets worse to go to the ER. I hope your pain goes away soon Lace! Good luck!

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I was thinking it was gas but MAN gas can't be trapped for that long right? lol

Not to be gross or anything but I have been going to the bathroom normal and everything...I'm pretty worried about it. I'm hoping it goes away soon! I don't want to have problems with this surgery... :tongue2:

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If it keeps up, I would call your doctor. I'm still a little nervous cuz it isnt' going away. I'm afraid it may be my appendix. I don't have any nausea or vomiting and I don't have a temp, so I'm trying to wait it out.

Gosh no, your not being gross! Trust me, I'm a nurse and I've heard it all. LOL I had a little trouble going and had to drink some juice which seems to have helped the trouble, but not the pain.

If the pain keeps up and you are worried, I'd call your doctor. I'm still contemplating the ER if the pain doesn't go away. Good luck!

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If it continues, go to the dr and have them check you out. If your lap band doc doesn't think its anything, go to your regular doc. Could be something as simple as gas, but then again it could be your appendix or gall bladder.

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I went to the ER today Lace. My right lower quad pain is from a UTI (urinary tract infection) and a small ovarian cyst. I was just relieved that it wasn't a hernia or my appendix. They put me on antibiotics. I hope your pain is getting better! Take care!

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I actually called my surgeon and He wanted me to come in yesterday. He's going to do an ultrasound and a urinalysis...they are going to call today to schedule. They just want to check out my band and my gallbladder. He said more than likely everything is fine. Fingers crossed! Thanks!!

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Yup, had the same thing! Mine was/is on my left side. I was told it was trapped gas from the operation and I needed to keep moving to make it better. I am almost 1 month post-op and it has lessened significantly. I did some heavy duty gardening and cleaning up outside yesterday for 4+ hrs and didn't feel it once. Any chance you get, move. Walking is a light, easy way. I propped a pillow under my side in bed which took some of the pressure off. On another note, your appendix is on your right side - any chance that could be an issue? When in doubt, talk to the doctor. Good luck

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Good luck Lace! If you get nauseous, vomit, or spike a temp, I'd go to he ER. EVerything is probably fine. Our bodies have been through alot. Good luck with your ultrasound! Keep us posted!

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I guess we have to remember that we have other things going on in our bodies besides the lapband and not all can be traced back to it. Hope you feel better, both of you.

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Thanks Tinksmom!

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