I had my lapband a month ago. I was not hugely overweight, but it was enough to bother me (183 lb.s). I lost a quick +/-12 lbs. and inches all over my body, but haven't lost anything in awhile. Furthermore, I developed this stabbing pain (below my waist, on my left) and don't know whether to rush to the doctor, or not. I know it is not my appendix, since I don't have my appendix.

My concerns are twofold: When will the the weight loss kick in again and I'm wondering if this pain will disappear? I just do not want to have surgery, again, if there is a deeper cause to my pain, so I'm avoiding the doctor.

It's hard to address the weight question without knowing what you're eating (and how much). In general, the rate of loss of someone without a great deal to lose will be slower than the rate of those with more to lose.

At a month out, you should be planning on seeing your doctor at frequent intervals for the next year or so---every six weeks is pretty typical. You'll be assessed, your progress measured, and your band adjusted. (There's not much point in having a band if you don't use it!)

Your pain should be discussed with him/her. If you don't have an appointment, make one.

Off the top of my head, though, I wonder whether it's port-related. My port site still gets quite sore--and the pain can be persistent.

The one thing I CAN tell you with great certainty: avoiding the doctor will NOT help you avoid necessary treatment. It can, however, severely compound a problem that might begin as something very easily treated.

Make that appointment today.

Betsy is EXACTLY right! You should call your band doctor ASAP! I'm having my surgery on the 22nd and they've already scheduled my 2 week and 4 week post-op appointments. You should have seen your doctor by now.

Hope it's nothing serious and just a little port pain. :scared2: