Surgery November-08, last fillJuly-09, lost a bunch of weight. Recently I'm having serious stomach pain at around thearea of the band. Trying to figure out what is causing it, I thought it was toomuch poor food choices, but now I am wondering if it is pressure from thebottom side of the band. The pain is similar to wanting to vomit, lasts usuallyfor about 4 to 5 hours before it subsides, and if I try to purge myself nothingcan come up from below the band. I suppose the pain could be from an ulcer, butI don't know. I have had this issue maybe 5 times in the last 2 years, but nowI have this same issue 3 times in the last week. I'm getting concerned and will call the doctor on Monday. Anybody else with similar issues or recommendations?

Surgery November-08, last fillJuly-09, lost a bunch of weight. Recently I'm having serious stomach pain at around thearea of the band. Trying to figure out what is causing it, I thought it was toomuch poor food choices, but now I am wondering if it is pressure from thebottom side of the band. The pain is similar to wanting to vomit, lasts usuallyfor about 4 to 5 hours before it subsides, and if I try to purge myself nothingcan come up from below the band. I suppose the pain could be from an ulcer, butI don't know. I have had this issue maybe 5 times in the last 2 years, but nowI have this same issue 3 times in the last week. I'm getting concerned and will call the doctor on Monday. Anybody else with similar issues or recommendations?

I hope it is nothing too serious. Keep us informed and good luck!

Just for the asking... Do you still have your Gallbladder? If yes, then how old are you?

All in all I would see a Dr.. Even under fluoroscope, they might be able to tell what's going on.

Wish you the best, Shirley.

44 years old and yes I still have my gallbladder. You might be on to something, my wife has been doing research on the internet and most symptoms point to the gallbladder or pancreas. either way I'll call the doctor first thing tomorrow. and feeling a little better today then i did last night when I wrote the post.

Just for the asking... Do you still have your Gallbladder? If yes, then how old are you?

All in all I would see a Dr.. Even under fluoroscope, they might be able to tell what's going on.

Wish you the best, Shirley.

44 years old and yes I still have my gallbladder. You might be on to something, my wife has been doing research on the internet and most symptoms point to the gallbladder or pancreas. either way I'll call the doctor first thing tomorrow. and feeling a little better today then i did last night when I wrote the post.

Glad to hear that your going to get it checked out.