I really don't know what to do. This is kind of related to my lap band, but not fully. I have been in so much pain the last 3 days that I can barely do anything. It's all centered in my upper back and whenever I eat anything it gets worse. I had been popping advil or other over the counter pill every 3 hours and that does nothing. The thing is I really want to ask my Dr for real pain pill, I have had pain like this a lot, but I don't know how? Any advice? I just can't wait any longer, I have tried serious stretching but that only relieves the pain for a couple seconds.

Why aren't you talking to your doctor about this?

Have you tried a chiropractor?

Anti inflamatories can cause erosion so I'd be careful with those. I'd call your doctor and schedule an appointment with the chiropractor. Or a massage. I'm on my feet all day, sometimes for 10 hours straight- I'm a hair stylist, and both of those really help me when my back is hurting.hope you get some relief soon!

Try placing a heating pad on your shoulders.The pain may be from the gas they use to inflate your belly when they do laproscopic surgery and it really hurts as it moves around in your body.If this doesn' t make it go away after a few days then call the doctor,My back/shoulder pain lingered around about 4-5 weeks after surgery.Don't keep taking the aspirin/pain killers though because you an cause serious damage like band erosion.

Most likely gall stones - go get an ultrasound

Definately sounds like gallbladder issues. You need to get that checked out. If it results in a lot of vomiting, you'll be at risk of your band slipping.

Call your Dr right away.

Hey thanks for all your comments. I actually had a fill scheduled for this morning. As soon as the np put the scoop under she could tell there was a serious problem, she said I was extremely ( sorry for the detail) backed up and that it was pushing on my stomach and band putting pressure on my back. She took over a cc out and I felt so much better. I am just worried now that I won't have good restriction and will gain weight. Anyway she said to take maralax and a probiotoic every day for now on.

you have described the same pain I had with gallstones. Call your doctor and make an appt to see him.

oops, just noticed you have been to see your dr.