Major "discomfort"

[monicapv 0]

The last two days I've had on and off pain in what I think is my gall bladder. I was banded on 2/14, so I'm still on liquids and blended things. It woke me up last night - I sipped some Slimfast and it kinda went away. Maybe it's just extreme hunger?!?

I "eat" about 3 shakes, 1 Soup & 1 yogurt (about 1200 cal) a day. Is this not enough? What am I doing wrong? I thought the shoulder pain was bad. That passed and now this?? Ugh... having regrets...

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Gall bladder pain is on the right side by your ribs. It usually goes through into your back. I can't say if that's what pain you're experiencing, but the lap band surgery pain usually does not last very long. People are back to their old selves pretty quickly. Which side is your port on?

I think you're doing fine on what you're eating and drinking. Make sure you drink Water too.

[monicapv 0]

Port on the left. Pain is below bottom of sternum , where your bra pushes. I took mine off by the way, but it isn't helping. I just ate some Soup - it seemed to help. Maybe it's just hunger. God knows I wouldn't be in this situation (w/lapband) if I knew what hunger was like.

I feel good - downright perky - in the morning, but this afternoon I'm tired and can barely manage to speak to people. ugh......

[AngieAngel 0]

Port on the left. Pain is below bottom of sternum , where your bra pushes. I took mine off by the way, but it isn't helping. I just ate some Soup - it seemed to help. Maybe it's just hunger. God knows I wouldn't be in this situation (w/lapband) if I knew what hunger was like.

I feel good - downright perky - in the morning, but this afternoon I'm tired and can barely manage to speak to people. ugh......

It was several weeks before I got my 'get up and go' back. Also, I lost my gallbladder many years ago and at the time of the attacks I thought I was having a heartattack. The pain was immense and was mostly in the center of my back. In fact, I was taken to the hospital by ambulance twice during these attacks before they figured it out. Hopefully, this is not what you are experiencing.

[HeatherO 7]

If the pain is really intense, you should definitely call your doctor just in case. You are still not very far out from surgery so it could still be healing/adjustment pains . . . but better to be safe than sorry.

[monicapv 0]

No - the pain isn't that bad. I have back pain, but I attribute that to my back having to overcompensate for my abdomen.

I feel a little better after eating Soup. Might be extreme hunger. Thank God I'm moving to mushies this weekend.