I had hernia and lap band surgery on November 8th. I have been hurting off and on, on my left lower side of my stomach. Does anyone have any ideas why? Is this normal? Is there anything I can do? Sometimes the pain is very sharp, but it doesn't really hurt if I am still. I have my first visit with my surgeon since my surgery tomorrow, but I would like to get some sleep tonight, I have been using a heating pad but it doesn't work. Please offer any suggestions if you can. Thanks

I would think your surgeon will have a much better idea than anyone on this forum.

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It sounds like that is where your port is . I was banded on the 7 th. it takes a little longer to heal. Mine has just slowed down from hurting but sometimes if I move just right it feels like it is tearing.

If that is where your port is located then that is the answer to your question. I had my surgery on Friday (over a year ago) and went back to work after one week off, but my port incision was sore for, at least, 2 months. =/ Heating pad and baby Tylenol were my best friends. Start some light stretching (if ok'd by your doc) and that will prob help...