Had lap band Nov 2011 and have lost a total of 64 lbs so far. A couple of months ago I started having some pain on my left side once in a while but it didn't seem to affect my band or eating then in July I had a fill and then towards the end of the months I was under a large amount of stress and started not to beable to eat or drink, dr said that I needed to have some Fluid removed so I did. The pain on my left side has gotten worse but now has gone away but I am starting to experience some soreness and discomfort around my port area. Does anyone know if this is normal or could there be something wrong. I am so scared that there is something wrong. I know that im not in a good zone because since she took fluid out im hungry. Any help would be great!

Thanks ,

Carol

You should discuss this with your PCP ASAP...the pain you are describing is not normal, and should be evaluated.

I had a bad experience with my bariatric surgeon and his missed diagnosis of a similar pain...he totally ignored red flags on my labs, where as my PCP immediately began to investigate the origin for the pain.

I'm not implying that you might have a similar experience, however my PCP is board certified in internal medicine. I have implicit trust in my PCP; and his medical opinion is my "gold standard".

Best wishes...I hope you feel better!

If I may ask what ended up being the problem? I actually did go to my pcp and he is running a bunch of blood work and said some crazy things to me about the pain on my left side like "blood clots" and such. I do have an appt with my surgeon this week. I just don't want there to be a problem with the band, I know it sound crazy but I am more worried about that then anything else. I have wanted to be skinny for such a long time and am just know starting to feel better about myself and this is really stressing me out. If you don't feel like sharing I understand but do thank you for your kind words.

Thank you

I've been asking everyone including my Dr. the same. I have that pain all the time. I'm going in tomorrow and ask again. I'm scared too! If you find out, PLEASE let me know and I will do the same.

Had lap band Nov 2011 and have lost a total of 64 lbs so far. A couple of months ago I started having some pain on my left side once in a while but it didn't seem to affect my band or eating then in July I had a fill and then towards the end of the months I was under a large amount of stress and started not to beable to eat or drink' date=' dr said that I needed to have some Fluid removed so I did. The pain on my left side has gotten worse but now has gone away but I am starting to experience some soreness and discomfort around my port area. Does anyone know if this is normal or could there be something wrong. I am so scared that there is something wrong. I know that im not in a good zone because since she took fluid out im hungry. Any help would be great!

Thanks ,

Carol[/quote']

Sounds like an ulcer. Probably need an egd...see if your surgeon can trial you on some liquid carafate and nexium. If you notice improvement, it's most likely an ulcer. Best wishes!

I had horrible pain for over a year. It was random and in different places. I even went to the er twice. I didn't get any answers until I moved and got a new surgeon. Turns out my tubing was disconnected from my port. Having the long tube floating all over is what caused the pain. I was re-banded in May and haven't had any pain since. Thank god! It was horrible.

Glad you're feeling better. Did you have any tests done before moving and getting a new surgeon? My surgeon wasn't too quick to send me in for tests. But here lately I have had an upper GI once it was said that I was just too tight. And the other said that I have a dilated pouch and esophagus.

Nope, because my old surgeon never said a thing about it! Idiot. I only found out after I moved and started seeing the new surgeon. :-D