Chronic diaphram pain - 7 weeks post op - HELP!!

[Rastis100 0]

I was banded 7 weeks ago, and never really had any pain to complain about until I had my first fill about two weeks ago.

The pain I am getting is in my diaphram - right at the base of my breast bone. I get it sometimes during the day when I am hungry, BUT it is the pain that is waking me in the middle of night that is excruciating, I feel like I am having a heart attack. It generally keeps me awake for about 2 hours in the middle of the night, and it becomes bearable when I am sitting up.

My portion sizes are small, so I know it is not from overeating, and it is definately not reflux/heartburn - it's a completely different feeling - like I am having a heart attack.

Has anyone else ever had this feeling - please help because the way I am feeling when I get this pain is that I want to have my band removed.

Thanks - Rastis :cry

[georgia girl 35]

Are you waiting at least 2 hours to lie down after eating? Other than that, I'm not sure what it could be. You should definitely call your doctor and ask their opinion. Hope it gets better.

[Rastis100 0]

Georgia girl - thanks for your reply. I generally eat dinner at about 6ish and don't go to bed until about 9.30 and the pain is occurring midnight, 2 am, 3am 4.30am, so it's definately not from going to bed on a full stomach.

I have emailed my doctor twice and called him a couple of times as well - but as yet no response. I know he has been away on a conference and is in surgery all day today, so I am hoping to get a reponse soon. Cheers Rastis

[georgia girl 35]

Georgia girl - thanks for your reply. I generally eat dinner at about 6ish and don't go to bed until about 9.30 and the pain is occurring midnight, 2 am, 3am 4.30am, so it's definately not from going to bed on a full stomach.

I have emailed my doctor twice and called him a couple of times as well - but as yet no response. I know he has been away on a conference and is in surgery all day today, so I am hoping to get a reponse soon. Cheers Rastis

Hope you get a response soon and hope nothing is wrong.