Hi everyone,

Yesterday I went to my Doc to get a fill. I'm banded since 2 months now, and got 2 fills, I'm at 5.0cc for the moment. I see a huge difference since yesterday, i'm less hungry which is cool, but since yesterday, when ever i eat, i've got this pain, like muscle pain on the left side, right under my breast but like more on the side. i would like to know if some of you have experiences that kind of pain. Should i be worried?

Hi everyone,

Yesterday I went to my Doc to get a fill. I'm banded since 2 months now, and got 2 fills, I'm at 5.0cc for the moment. I see a huge difference since yesterday, i'm less hungry which is cool, but since yesterday, when ever i eat, i've got this pain, like muscle pain on the left side, right under my breast but like more on the side. i would like to know if some of you have experiences that kind of pain. Should i be worried?

Amazing that you would post this today...I was released from the hospital just this afternoon after complaining about the same pain in the identical location 2 days ago...

You should speak with your surgeon about this, which I did, and I had to undergo a battery of tests to rule out a heart attack and blood clot in the lung. So much better to be safe than sorry; peace of mind is a priceless commodity!

It required an overnight stay in the hospital, but now I know that the major issues are ruled out, and will follow up with my primary care physician next week.

Okay, I'm going to call on monday, it's closed for the weekend, but if it gets worst i'll get to the hospital, don't worry!. I still don't know if it is really a band problem... about a year ago, i've got a car accident where i got 10 ribs fractures and also a perforated lung, so i think it might also be my muscles that hurts because i lost 40 pounds and my ribs are kinda moving, but really i still don't know. I hope it's only because i eat too much or too fast, but it really comes and go, not only when i eat.

Okay, I'm going to call on monday, it's closed for the weekend, but if it gets worst i'll get to the hospital, don't worry!. I still don't know if it is really a band problem... about a year ago, i've got a car accident where i got 10 ribs fractures and also a perforated lung, so i think it might also be my muscles that hurts because i lost 40 pounds and my ribs are kinda moving, but really i still don't know. I hope it's only because i eat too much or too fast, but it really comes and go, not only when i eat.

We have much in common; I also was involved in a serious car accident around this time last year!

I did want to share that I received a call from my pharmacist son, who shared that a common reason for pain in that area is acid reflux. I thought that reflux would present with more stomach discomfort, but not according to him. I will still keep my appointments with my doctors next week...and I do feel that you should consult with your doctor as well, as only a medical professional can make a determination as to the cause of your condition!

Good luck...and I would be interested to know what you find out about your pain. We could compare notes!

yeah sure, thanks and good luck as well for you. i'll probably go to see my doc next week if it still comes and goes, and i also would be interesseted to know about your appointment!

I was having the same pain for a few days last month...I talked to the PA about it and she told me it was just gas but I was also having the shoulder pain at the same time. I also got my band checked and it was fine.

4 years out and I still get pain in that area from time to time. Please call your doctor about it. For me, it is just gas. I also get it if I have over eaten a bit (so that reflux explanation makes some sense to me, also). I told my surgeon about it, he was unconcerned. That was MY case. Yours may be different, so always good to touch base with your own surgeon.