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Hey everyone! I have had a rough journey with my band so far! I got banded 10/21/14 then got a port infection (which hurt like hell by the way!) I was on antibiotics for 4 weeks and had to push gross stuff out of the incision EW! I still haven't had a fill. I have gone from 350 to 328lbs but now I am at a stand still. I have zero restrictions and pretty much able to eat anything although I try to pay attention. Last night I think I ate a bit too much but no nausea but then I got this strange pain in my lower abdomen, it feels like I've done a bunch on sit ups. I've taken gas x but it hasn't gone away. It is uncomfortable and is worse when I stand up a little better when I am sitting or laying down. Has this occurred for anyone else?! I'm a little scared with everything that has happened to me so far!

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Called my doctor and he told me to go to ER. Waiting on my results from blood work and CT

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

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No PE possible infection but my surgeon doesn't think so. I was given ibuprofen for inflammation I feel a lot better, still just doing liquids because it's still very tight when I swallow. Not sure what caused all this trouble but my lesson has been learned about overeating!!!

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