disappointedinkc

My dad had negative tests and found out they were false negatives. He had a 90% blockage in the major valve in his heart. Don't worry, you want to know you are in the best shape for the surgery...don't have it if there is any chance of a problem. I went for a pre-op cardiac eval and the Dr. thought I was having a heart attack based on my blood pressure and some pain on exertion. I had a cardiac cath right then and there and everything came out fine and I had my surgery right on time. I wish you the best and that you have great health.

I was banded in December 2008 and have had left shoulder, neck, chest and rib pain ever since. I am going for a CT scan soon to see what might be going on. I do notice that the pain is worse after a fill. :tongue_smilie: I am disappointed that I have only lost 15 pounds since surgery. I have had 3 fills and only the first couple of days afterward do I feel any restriction......after that I can eat anything and just about any amount including bread, salad and carbonated drinks. I thought I would have lost alot more weight by now. I haven't exercised at all because of this pain...........has anyone else had this small of weight loss and if so, what do you make of it?? Also, what is PB...I see it on the posts and don't know what it stands for.