I'm new to this site hoping to maybe find some answeres. I was banded about 2 years ago without any issues. I'm down about 70 lbs and for the most part am very happy! I keep having bouts with right side flank pain & my doctor has no answeres. My gallbladder was taken out about a year after my band was put in, and my append. was taken out 25 years ago. My band dr sent me to a kidney doctor & they found nothing. I know it is band related because the pain will start immediatly after i eat...if i vomit, the pain stops immediatly. This only happens about 4-5 days a month. Has anyone had any similar experiences? Thanks for the info.....

Never. So sorry. Hope you find some answers.

_{It almost sounds like pain from eating too much. Have you tried eating real slow and a smaller portion to see if it is the restriction causing the pain? I saw a post somewhat like this earlier and that is what they thought it was in that situation as well. I know that I have not had this type of side pain but if I eat too fast and do not give my body and band enough time to let me know I am full then I hurt like I have just had a huge meal. Just a thought. Good luck!}

I have pain on the left side on and off. Generally, it is about a week before my period, so I think that has something to do with it for me.

I have the same problem if I eat too much but the pain is on the left which is where my port is. One of the nurses at the Lap Band Center also has a band and said she has the pain too.

I have pain on the left side on and off. Generally, it is about a week before my period, so I think that has something to do with it for me.

That is when it usually happens for me too...i know it's not that im eating to much or to fast & if it is really band, i even get the pain with liquid. Has your Dr. given you any ideas how it relates to your cycle?

_{It almost sounds like pain from eating too much. Have you tried eating real slow and a smaller portion to see if it is the restriction causing the pain? I saw a post somewhat like this earlier and that is what they thought it was in that situation as well. I know that I have not had this type of side pain but if I eat too fast and do not give my body and band enough time to let me know I am full then I hurt like I have just had a huge meal. Just a thought. Good luck!}

My portion sizes are pretty small & stay the same day to day. It also happens with liquids but again only a few times a month. It's just annoying because the doctors all blame the other doctors saying it's their issue....thanks for the reply though!