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stomach pain and swelling

By nel

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Hi can anyone help with this please?

I was banded 5 days ago and i have noticed a lot of swelling at the port sight, one part of my brain says its normal and the other part says i hope im not having a complication , im having cramps and stomach pains ... has anyone else experianced this ... i have called my dr and they have told me to watch it ... but thats obvious ! i dont seem to have any redness .. pls write back if you have had this happen or useful advice .. thanks :)

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    dmich167

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I had swelling and a lot of pain at the port site for the first couple of weeks, I even had muscle spasms that were horibly painful. Went to the ER they did a CT scan and all was fine, just irritated the muscle where they attached the port. I am almost 6 weeks out and no problems.

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    grigg4

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I had the same thing but it does slowly go down - it is only natural to worry since all these things going are are new and weird! 1 week to my banding I started my period so I had that cramp with the other pain and I was VERY ticked off to say the least! I am now 3 weeks out and doing much better - feeling like myself again. hang in there!

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    ArmyWives

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Im 7 days post op, and Im noticing the same thing... as with the other ladies, you just have to wait it out and the swell and soreness will dissipate... hang in there!

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    sultana1279

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I had my surgery on Friday Aug. 13th and i was thinking the same thing, when is this pain going to go away. I guess every ones healing process is different. I to started my period 5 days in and i'm so irritated right now...i don't know if the pain is related to the surgery or to my cramps...lol sucks!

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    nel

    LAP-BAND Patients

    thankuou for all you kind word's and support

    i just want this to go away.

    cheers nel

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