Bloated/painful stomach

Stevenbek · May 28, 2008

I've been banded since 11/27/07 and have had no complications up do this point. One time after I ate eggs I had a very painful feeling in my stomach and nothing since that time until this past weekend. I ate 1 hot dog at 7:30 pm. I woke up around 2 in the morning with a horrible pain below my right breast. I can't tell if it's a gas pain or what might be wrong. I thought maybe because I was sleeping on my side (sometimes that can be painful) so yesterday I had this pain all day it feels very bloated and uncomfortable it also goes into my back. I do feel better if I can release air but only temporarily. The only thing I ate yesterday was 1/2 cup of turkey chili around 5 pm. I felt better throughout the night and then this morning I had my Protein Drink. Within 30 minutes of drinking I am now feeling that same terrible pain in the right front below my rib cage and in my back on the same side. Does any one know what might be causing this? I hate to go to the Dr if it may just be gas.

Thanks

Bella046 · May 28, 2008

It may be a sign of gall bladder. It wouldn't hurt to call your doctor.

blueriley · May 28, 2008

I agree with Bella, it sounds like your gall bladder. According to my surgeon this is a common problem after losing a lot of weight. I would go ahead and give your doc a call. I hope you feel better:smile:

gilliebean · May 28, 2008

sounds like you gallbladder to me and you probably need to go get it checked. Having gallbladder problems is a common side effect of this surgery i fortunitly already had my gallbladder taken out after i had my daughter.