Pain in ribs and back

[GrannyAces 1]

I have been doing really well. 100lbs lost since banding last July. But I know I still overeat and have pretty frequent pb's. Today I was painting the underside of my deck with arms extended way over my head for a period of a couple of hours. I went upstairs to clean up my tools and as I was washing out the brushes and rollers I was struck with severe pain in my ribs on both sides and across the back. It has beens several hours and the pain hasn't gone away. I'm worried I might have done something to my band. I also feel a sort of tight sensation in the abdomen where the band is. I haven't found any posts describing this type of pain. Anyone have any ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

GrannyAces

Banded 7/13/06

Dr. Ortiz TJ

Beginning weight 305

Current weight 205

Goal 150

[TerriDoodle 6]

It sounds to me like you have strained your back. I've had several episodes like this in the last 10 years or so. One of the worst was when I was lifting weights...over my head. The pain does feel at times that it is radiating to the abdomen.

Until you can call your doctor, I strongly suggest that you get OFF YOUR FEET, in bed or in a recliner. Using a heating pad helps. You may want to use some liquid (children's) advil to relieve the pain, but only sitting up and with a meal. Stay off your feet as much as possible...otherwise it just takes longer to heal. I usually am in bed for 3 days. You may not be that bad.

I'm sorry you're hurting

[Bostongurl 0]

you may also want to read the posts about gallbladder issues, as depending on your other symptoms, it could be that.

[Betsyjane 2]

Or if you are prone to osteoporosis, you might have messed up a disk a bit, in which case an ice pack is helpful. Hmm. guess it's time for a doctor. But my guess is the lap band isn't the problem....

[GrannyAces 1]

Thank you all for your replies. I took some ibuprofen yesterday and today and the pain has eased off. I don't think it was band related either, now. I think I just strained something. We're putting our house on the market and I have been working very hard to get it ready to sell. I painted all the rooms myself including the ceilings plus doing a lot of other hard physical work over the last few weeks. I'm in better shape than I've been in a long time, but I may have overdone it. Thanks again to all who replied.

GrannyAces

[socalgal3 4]

But I know I still overeat and have pretty frequent pb's.

Congrats on the weight loss and although this incident may not be band related, I would caution you to be careful with your band! If you are PBing, go on liquids for a few days and see if that helps. Once you PB and don't rest your stoma, an evil cycle can start! Also, if you are overeating, maybe you are due for a fill. Just a thought.........