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Thanks Mstrina. Wow, you seem to be doing great! Keep up the good work. I will google this, hopefully I can get some more information as to what the problem could be. I am going back to the Dr. on the 24th and she is going to take a look at it with the xray machine they use when we go for a fill. (not sure what the monster is called!) Maybe that will show something the ct scan might have missed. I hope so, I don't want to have another surgery. This would be my third if they find something not right. First my band, then a few weeks later my port flipped so they had to go in and fix that...and now this. I just haven't had a good experience with the lap band. I hope it gets better soon. It's pretty frustrating. Again, thanks for responding...take care. Jeanne

Hi All. I was banded in March of 2007. Doing just OK. Was wondering if anyone has had this problem. After my banding last year, I developed what the Dr. said was a hematoma. A huge bulge on my left side under my rib cage. Didn't really bother me, and did go down after quite a while. Last week, a bulge appeared again, same spot, but now with lots of pain. Cannot do my every day activities without having to sit because of pain. Had a ct scan, nothing showed. Not even the hematoma that I was told it was in the beginning. Had anyone every experienced pain and a huge bulge? Do you think the band might have slipped or maybe erosion is happening? My Dr. swears that there is nothing to worry about. But if not, why is there constant pain? Please, I would appreciate any help. Thanks so much.

thanks girls for your advice and replies. I know it will get better and I just need to give it more time. Helen I can't imagine going back to work as of yet. I need another week off. How did you do it? Both you and Betsy have great weight losses! Keep up the good work! Take care! 280/257/150

Hi Stacy! I too had my banding on the 5th. I thought by now I would be feeling better. I can feel "something there" also. That hasn't let up at all. I developed a huge hematoma to the left of my top incision. I think that is why I am not feeling as well as I should because it hurts like heck. I am feeling very nauseous today too. I sure hope things get better. I am having second thoughts now as to why I did this to myself! I read posts from some people who have gone back to work on day 3, who are driving on day 5. I can't imagine...I hope you are doing better than I think I am! One day at a time I suppose. Thanks and hope things go well for you. Take care. Jeanne:sick 280/257/150