hi all i am a week out of lap band and have this sharp pain that comes once or twice a day - its so sharp i yelp in pain !! what is it ??? if i massage the area its like i can feel something there ??? then it goes away. am still on liquids only too - please can anyone shed some light ???

Chances are it's nerve regeneration pain or internal sutures pulling.

After gallbladder removal surgery last month I had the most horrendous nerve regeneration pain for three weeks straight - felt like a white hot scalpel being driven into my abdomen a few inches from my main incision. That was accompanied by pulling and tugging of the internal sutures, which can also feel like tearing.

Both of those pains had me almost in tears at times. Unfortunately there's not much you can do - but, if it lasts for another 1-2 weeks go to your Dr. and ask for a nerve block in your abdomen. Know that internal sutures generally take 4-8 weeks to dissolve and nerve regeneration can last for 12-18 months.

Chances are it's nerve regeneration pain or internal sutures pulling.

After gallbladder removal surgery last month I had the most horrendous nerve regeneration pain for three weeks straight - felt like a white hot scalpel being driven into my abdomen a few inches from my main incision. That was accompanied by pulling and tugging of the internal sutures, which can also feel like tearing.

Both of those pains had me almost in tears at times. Unfortunately there's not much you can do - but, if it lasts for another 1-2 weeks go to your Dr. and ask for a nerve block in your abdomen. Know that internal sutures generally take 4-8 weeks to dissolve and nerve regeneration can last for 12-18 months.

Thank you so so much - thankfully the pain has gone and I cant believe how quickly everything has healed !! Everything you said fit - it did feel like internal sutures pulling - I stopped doing so much over the last few days and havent had the pain since !!

Cheers