I was banded a little over a week ago, 5/7/10, and when I eat I get this sharp pain inbetween my shoulder blades u by my neck. Any ideas on what is causing this? OMG it hurts realllllllyyyy bad!

Thanks!

:sad:Hello, sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I also experienced this for a while and from what i've read it is gas and it will subside as the days go on. Mine is gone now.

Did you have a hiatal hernia repair? I did and it causes sharp pain in the left shoulder. Also the air from the surgery like the previous poster mentioned.

I had it, i had all sorts of niggling pains that i was not expecting. All of these little bits and pieces go away in the end.

I'm pretty sure its gas. Whatever it is, i think its just your body recovering from the surgery and the changes.

I was sooooo stressed at first and thought it would never go away. It all did!!

Just ride it out.

it's probably the gas used in expanding your abdomen during surgery. It should pass soon in the next week. If not the only other suggestion is that your food is getting stuck in band some. I get pain in my back and around ribs when i eat too fast and the food is not passing properly through band. Hope this helps you some.

If it continues for longer than a week, call your dr.

I had my 1 week post op check up yesterday. Everything looks good and I asked about the pain. I am told it could be from drinking or eating something too cold or eating too fast. I've been more catious and it seems to not be happening now. Thank goodness!