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I was banded 12/9 and was fine for a few days afterward. Now, I'm having pain in my left side. Its only when I get move around or inhale sharply. Could it be gas? I took some GasX strips, but that doesnt seem to help. I went back to work yesterday, maybe I rushed it? I'm getting worried.

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Hello!Iwas also banded recently, 12/10/10 and im having pain on my left side as well.I dont know if its safe to call it a pain or just a very irritating, sore spot. It is very unconfortable when i lay on that side, or when turning, stretching, etc. I also went back to work really quick, 3 days after surgery. Ive been doing alot of research and have found multiple posts from people having similar issues, but attributing these issues to their PORT area. I cannot feel my port so Im unsure if that is what is causing my pain.So maybe it is your port, do you know where yours is located. They say that the port area can be the most unconfortable and take the longest to heal. I know this probably didnt help you, but wanted you to know that youre not alone.

I was banded 12/9 and was fine for a few days afterward. Now, I'm having pain in my left side. Its only when I get move around or inhale sharply. Could it be gas? I took some GasX strips, but that doesnt seem to help. I went back to work yesterday, maybe I rushed it? I'm getting worried.

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It feels more like a pulled muscle. I can feel my port, its right beside my belly button. I think I just need to allow myself more time to heal. Thanks for your reply and good luck to you!!

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I was banded on 12/10 and I have the exact same pain.. I asked the doctors what in the world was wrong.. they said...your stomach is on the left side ...duh.. and that is where they did most of the work...and there is a large muscle there that was affected...so they told me to use a heating pad... I hope this helps... but yea I still have this pain also and im sick of it...now it comes and goes... if they gave you a binder then use it...it has worked wonders for the pain that I have.

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