Pain On The Left Side

[sadnessoul 1]

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I went to my Doc to get a fill. I'm banded since 2 months now, and got 2 fills, I'm at 5.0cc for the moment. I see a huge difference since yesterday, i'm less hungry which is cool, but since yesterday, when ever i eat, i've got this pain, like muscle pain on the left side, right under my breast but like more on the side. i would like to know if some of you have experiences that kind of pain. Should i be worried?

[Sojourner 2,446]

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I went to my Doc to get a fill. I'm banded since 2 months now, and got 2 fills, I'm at 5.0cc for the moment. I see a huge difference since yesterday, i'm less hungry which is cool, but since yesterday, when ever i eat, i've got this pain, like muscle pain on the left side, right under my breast but like more on the side. i would like to know if some of you have experiences that kind of pain. Should i be worried?

Amazing that you would post this today...I was released from the hospital just this afternoon after complaining about the same pain in the identical location 2 days ago...

You should speak with your surgeon about this, which I did, and I had to undergo a battery of tests to rule out a heart attack and blood clot in the lung. So much better to be safe than sorry; peace of mind is a priceless commodity!

It required an overnight stay in the hospital, but now I know that the major issues are ruled out, and will follow up with my primary care physician next week.

[sadnessoul 1]

Okay, I'm going to call on monday, it's closed for the weekend, but if it gets worst i'll get to the hospital, don't worry!. I still don't know if it is really a band problem... about a year ago, i've got a car accident where i got 10 ribs fractures and also a perforated lung, so i think it might also be my muscles that hurts because i lost 40 pounds and my ribs are kinda moving, but really i still don't know. I hope it's only because i eat too much or too fast, but it really comes and go, not only when i eat.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Okay, I'm going to call on monday, it's closed for the weekend, but if it gets worst i'll get to the hospital, don't worry!. I still don't know if it is really a band problem... about a year ago, i've got a car accident where i got 10 ribs fractures and also a perforated lung, so i think it might also be my muscles that hurts because i lost 40 pounds and my ribs are kinda moving, but really i still don't know. I hope it's only because i eat too much or too fast, but it really comes and go, not only when i eat.

We have much in common; I also was involved in a serious car accident around this time last year!

I did want to share that I received a call from my pharmacist son, who shared that a common reason for pain in that area is acid reflux. I thought that reflux would present with more stomach discomfort, but not according to him. I will still keep my appointments with my doctors next week...and I do feel that you should consult with your doctor as well, as only a medical professional can make a determination as to the cause of your condition!

Good luck...and I would be interested to know what you find out about your pain. We could compare notes!

[sadnessoul 1]

yeah sure, thanks and good luck as well for you. i'll probably go to see my doc next week if it still comes and goes, and i also would be interesseted to know about your appointment!

[Jewel28 5]

I was having the same pain for a few days last month...I talked to the PA about it and she told me it was just gas but I was also having the shoulder pain at the same time. I also got my band checked and it was fine.

[Cocoabean 430]

4 years out and I still get pain in that area from time to time. Please call your doctor about it. For me, it is just gas. I also get it if I have over eaten a bit (so that reflux explanation makes some sense to me, also). I told my surgeon about it, he was unconcerned. That was MY case. Yours may be different, so always good to touch base with your own surgeon.