I'm "complicated"

[smmrsue 56]

It's been a while, a long while since I posted. I've been so frustrated it's hard to see everyone in their successes. I was obsessing and made myself take a break. I was hoping for some encouragent and/or answers.

I was supposed to go back to work two weeks ago, but ran into some complications. If I walk too much (in reality no more than 1 mile) or do too much

[smmrsue 56]

Sorry, my daughter pushed send

If I do too much I get a shredding sharp pain from my side. It's coming from under my port. I had an X ray to make sure the port didn't move, and it was fine. I'm not a wimp about pain. this pain is borderline unbearable.

Three days ago the shoulder pain and abdominal soreness came back. Abdominal soreness I can deal with and even the shoulder pain to some extent. It just seems like one thing after another, and I'm wondering what next. I'm 8 weeks out, and willing to wait this out. I was wondering if anyone else had this and how it was fixed, or what helped. Thanks!

[brokenwings 98]

Hugs sue. I dont have any answers for you but i do want you to know miss seeing you on springers. And your in my thuoghts for much success.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I have experienced some complications post op, and have been in the hospital twice for evaluation...so I do relate to the recurring pain. They are still running tests on me...

Do you still have your gall bladder? During my post op journey, I have discovered that the gall bladder can become easily inflamed as a side effect of rapid weight loss. As with many other pain, this pain can be "referred", meaning it may be coming from somewhere else than from where you are feeling it. I may need to have mine removed...

I'm not saying this is what is going on with you, only suggesting that you discuss it with your doctor if you pain is not resolving as a possible explanation.

I really hope you will feel much better soon!

[smmrsue 56]

Thanks ladies.

I still have my gallbladder and have had a couple of attacks, mostly before I had the lap band. I've only had one since. I'll keep that in my thoughts and ask about my pain being from that the next time I see my doctor. I appreciate the suggestion.

[running_scared 125]

I'd ask for a HIDA scan, to check the function of your gallbladder. Best of luck to you.

[DeAna N 229]

Hope you are feeling better soon

[Krussell19 217]

Almost six yrs out I still get cramps and.pain around my port especially if I fall asleep.on it or get constipated.. Also I have shoulder pain if I get stuck or when I get gas stuck up in my rib cage I take gas x (thanks for the suggestion fellow banders) and use a heating pad it usually helps