Hey everyone! So I got banded yesterday morning, and Its been the best thing for me, definitely, but I have a few pains that I want to know if their normal lol. First off, I have alot of chest pain, which Ive heard is from the gas they put in you and the swelling, but mostly Im having a really painful dull throbbing right in the middle, underneath my rib cage. I get up and walk around at least once an hour, and it seems to help for a moment, but then comes back when I sit in my recliner. It almost feels like a sharp, hard hunger pain, but Im not hungry at all. Is this normal? Just wanted to make sure. It comes and goes alot also. Hope to hear back from you guys -Kayla

My port is right under my rib cage... and it did hurt for a while after surgery... Maybe that is where your port is?

Hey everyone! So I got banded yesterday morning, and Its been the best thing for me, definitely, but I have a few pains that I want to know if their normal lol. First off, I have alot of chest pain, which Ive heard is from the gas they put in you and the swelling, but mostly Im having a really painful dull throbbing right in the middle, underneath my rib cage. I get up and walk around at least once an hour, and it seems to help for a moment, but then comes back when I sit in my recliner. It almost feels like a sharp, hard hunger pain, but Im not hungry at all. Is this normal? Just wanted to make sure. It comes and goes alot also. Hope to hear back from you guys -Kayla

I had that pain too. It was scarey coz I didn't know if it was heart pain or what? But it was only gas pain. I had it for like 2 wks. Just keep walking. You can take liquid tylenol to ease your pain as well. take care and glad things went well for you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Hey everyone! So I got banded yesterday morning, and Its been the best thing for me, definitely, but I have a few pains that I want to know if their normal lol. First off, I have alot of chest pain, which Ive heard is from the gas they put in you and the swelling, but mostly Im having a really painful dull throbbing right in the middle, underneath my rib cage. I get up and walk around at least once an hour, and it seems to help for a moment, but then comes back when I sit in my recliner. It almost feels like a sharp, hard hunger pain, but Im not hungry at all. Is this normal? Just wanted to make sure. It comes and goes alot also. Hope to hear back from you guys -Kayla

Be gentle with yourself. I am two weeks post op and still tired and have a little pain. At the port site which is above my belly button and on the side of my stomach. Nothing bad but a heating pad helps. Also, stay on schedule with your pain medicine. You will feel better sooner and won't be chasing the pain. I stopped my about 5 days post op. walk as much as your able.

Enjoy not being hungry. I wasn't hungry until about 5 days post op. Do your best on the diet the surgeon put you on.

Hugs!

Rachael

First of all it was only yesterday, so use your pain meds.... Second it's the top of the stomach that is banded, so that is part of the reason. Your Port placement could play into that also. If that's where it is.

WELCOME TO BANDLAND !

I had the exact same gas pain. I was banded on 4/1 and the pain under my breast bone became unbearable sometimes. GasX didn't help, moving around did, but only to an extent. I ended up taking rests and laying or sleeping on my left side (my port is up front near my belly button) and that helped pass it, or at least move it around to a more bearable spot. I'm on Day 3 now, and even though I can tell there is still some in there, they pain is gone for now. What a relief! I cried last night, wondering what I'd done to myself with this surgery. Today I'm on full fluids and not sure exactly what to eat/drink. I resorted to a Meal Replacement shake. Don't know how much I can get down though.

Anyway, try the moving around and the laying on your left side (if your port allows it) left side helps your digestive system move things.

Good luck!