I am almost 4 weeks post op, and two days ago I walked almost 3 miles, some of it up hill. Ever since then, my left side has been hurting, especially when I inhale. Could I have pulled a muscle? Or worse, damaged my band?

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I doubt you hurt your band. I've seen similar posts from several new bandsters and usually these symptoms take care of themselves over 48 hours. If they get worse call your surgeon.

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Thank you, I will

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I am nearly 3 yrs out and I still get that pain every time I start exercising. sometmes mine would last a week and sometimes it would 3 weeks. Dr. says it's a sensitive muscle there that I'm pulling. I went to the gym 3 days last week, and can hardly pull up from the table W/O pain this week-end. You're right, it hurts to inhale.

Same here...I'm trying to add some abdominal exercises to my routine but boy do I pay for it. I will sore sore for days afterwards....I asked the doc about it...he said Its not going to hurt the band and to keep working at it as tolerated. I have also noticed activities such as hiking and climbing ...things with a lot of reaching definately cause it to be sore.

If it's not something your body is used to, there can be a lot of pain and discomfort as your muscles rebuild and recover to prepare for the next onslaught. It gets easier, though! Just be mindful of your body and learn the difference between productive and destructive pain. And when in doubt see your doctor and personal trainer!

Thanks Brent, I've been back to the gym since but didn't do any ab exercises. I'm less sore and have less pain in that area, I still think that the pain has a connection with the Band. It's a different type of muscle pain (hard to discribe). I have an appt. tomorrow and hopefully he will order some tests. Thanks for the encouragement.