I’m in so much pain! Is this normal??!! I was just cleared to get off my liquid diet yesterday and every time I eat (I think eating triggers this pain…I’m not sure) I get the worst sharp SHARP! pain in my ribs (the pain is on my side of my port). Every time I take a breath in it feels like the pain will make me cry!

Is this gas? Is this food getting stuck? Is my band slipping? What is going on … I talked to my doc and he said food should help … I think he is so so wrong! Has this happened to anyone!?

Im continuing to get this pain constantly, but it goes away if i lay on that side or put some sort of pressure on it... Im gonna say its just gas, which I guess can last up to 6 weeks, and im not even 2 weeks in..

Hi Nena,

I am two weeks post surgery, and as of yesterday I started to have the same symptoms. (A burning stabbing pain under my port.) If I put pressure on the area the pain goes away. I am concerned, and was curious if you found out what was wrong? I came here looking for an answer, before calling the Dr. I hope it goes away soon.... its pretty uncomfortable.

I was banded on Friday and believe me when i say i feel your pain!! For me, it has been gas pain and i have tried gas x strips but they didn't really help. I have walked around my apt moving my arms up and down and doing the twist as i walk to try to get the gas out but I think only time brings relief. I took an epson salt bath yesterday and right afterwards felt better but gas pain came back. I got some gas x chewables and after some farting and finally being able to poop (sorry, I know, it's gross, but sooo necessary!) I finally feel better. Does the pain go from your ribs to your back and upper shoulders? That what my gas pains do Also, I was told by the nurse to make sure to do the breathing exercises to get all the anastesia out of my lungs and that should help me feel back to normal and avoid pnuemonia. I hope it passes for you soon,