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Has anyone experienced port pain after a good workout?

Has anyone ever experienced a pain below the sternum between the breasts after eating? Just wondering what is going on. I've had my band about 5 years. Thanks

I still get his pain but it is from eating too much. It hurts so badly. If I take gas-x right when it starts it does help. I thought I was having a heart attack. It was awful.

I was banded Nov. 08 lost 25 pounds initially and nothing since. I have not gained but still. I watch what I eat. I could exercise more but this is really rediculous. I need dynamite to start my metabolism. Please help.

Has anyone ever had a terrible pain under the breast bone after eating which was followed by horrible gas? I had this and it lasted for 4 days. Had my gallblader checked and everything was fine. I guess it is possible that I over ate but not enough to cause that much pain. Just wanted to know if anyone ever had that. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I have had my band for about a year and have lost 35 pounds. I have been at a plateau for at least 6 months. I have great restriction so that is not the problem. I only exercise 2 times per week but thought with limiting my food intake that I would be able to loose. Any words of encouragement or suggestions? Thanks.

Well I did register yesterday and am so happy that I did. I have less points than I did the last time I tried WW (pre band) so that made me happy. I'm not worried about eating over my points like I used to be. I'm sure though that I will have those days. Hope you all have a great day. I think a chat would be great.

I woke up this morning and thought about joining WW on line. Then I thought, I have the band, I should be able to lose more weight. I have only lost about 30 pounds in almost a year. Although happy with that, I want and need to lose more but have been stuck and not eating the right foods. I just happen to be on this website after many weeks and found this post. It must be fate. After I write this, I am going to sign up for WW on line. I am so happy to have this post and all of you for support. I have done WW at least 10 times and have never been succesful because I was always hungry. I know that this time will be different (post band). Sorry for the long post.....

Hi everyone, I had my fourth fill a couple of days ago. I now have 6.5 cc's in my Realize band. I can swallow Water and food but I have to take tiny tiny bites and little sips of water. Up until this point I could guzzle water and eat bigger bites. Am I too tight or is this how it is finally supposed to be?

I had to gain weight for the surgery as well. It wasn't 25 pounds, more like 10 but it wasn't hard once I got going. I was weighed in right before surgery with only my gown on. I was told by my doctor's office that if my BMI was below 40 on the day of surgery that it can be canceled. The surgeon's ethically (and for insurance purposes) cannot perform the lapband procedure if your BMI is under. Make sure this is something you really want before adding on that extra weight.

Hi everyone, I just had my third fill a week ago and definitely have restriction. I have been able to eat and drink just fine, but yesterday I think I ate too much and about 4 hours later I had terrible pain (felt like trapped gas) and felt sick to my stomach. It lasted for quite some time. Finally after some pain medication and gas x it went away. Has anyone experienced this? I have no idea what it was. thanks for any feedback.

Does anyone know of a support group in or near Riverside, CA? Thanks.

Hi everyone, My current weight is 194.8. IT"S SO SLOW!

I am doing pretty good, but a little frustrated by the slow weight loss. I was banded on 11/11 and I have lost 21 pounds. I am very happy with the weight loss but was expecting a little more by now. I have had two fills and have 4.5 cc's in my Realize band. I do have restriction most of the time but I am not exercising as much as I should so that is part of the problem. All in all I feel good and my clothes are get bigger.

I had my second fill yesterday and it went fine. 30 minutes later I was in horrible pain in my abdomen. It felt like I had 30 pounds of air trapped in my stomach. Then began to feel sick to my stomach and needed to vomit (while I am driving in traffic in the rain :confused: After I spit up, sorry, gross, I felt better but the gas continued all night until I got home and took some gas X. Just wondering if anyone experienced something like this. I called the doctor and am waiting for them to call back. I feel great today.