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I was banded 1-11 an every night I get back pain I've never had before. I'm only 22 and haven't been doing anything crazy as I am still healing. Could it still be the gas?

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I'm experiencing the same thing, based on entries I've read on the board it could absolutely still be gas. I use a hot rice bag (tube sock with 3-5 cups of dry rice, knotted, and microwaved for 2 minutes then wrapped in a small towel or tshirt) on the sore areas and it helps the gas to dissipate a bit.

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I had surgery on the 14th and was told the gas pains could last up to six weeks by my Dr and the nutritionist.

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I had back pain for about 10 days and then it just went away. I heard varying excuses from trapped gas to the back compensatig for weakened stomach muscles. Since it did go away, I didn't worry about it.

Hang in there! It *does* get better!

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I was banded 1-11 an every night I get back pain I've never had before. I'm only 22 and haven't been doing anything crazy as I am still healing. Could it still be the gas?

I was banded the 10th and have the same issue. 90% of my pain has been gas associated; heating pads work WONDERS. I know a lot of people seem to bounce back quickly from the surgery, but as long as you're not having any symptoms your dr told you to look out for then don't worry too much and let your body heal at its own pace. You DID have surgery just a week ago! ;) Now my biggest issue seems like I feel my stomach drop everytime I stand up and it pulls the muscle my port is attached to.

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