I was banded on the 8th. When I bend over while making the bed, picking up things, sitting down...I have a severe stabbing pain on my left side. It is intense enough to take my breath. Is that my port? Is this normal? How long before this pain stops?

You will be tender and sore for several weeks. Don't rush it. I was banded 2/2/12 and sometimes I am tender at port site.

You should definitely contact your Dr just to be sure.

However, my guess would be that it's gas pain. Don't foget to use the heating pad as it does help, and take Gas-Ex.

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Definitely get in touch with your Dr. You should not be having severe pain. Your doctor is there to help you avoid really serious issues.

I was banded on the 7th of Nov and i have sharp pains when i move sometimes it usually gas.....

You have had surgery with all that that entails so some degree of pain at this point is normal. Severe? What is severe pain to you may be moderate to someone else because we all react to pain differently. Therefore it is impossible for us to say what is causing your pain.

If you are concerned, then definitely contact your surgeon. He/She will guide you through this time.

It is severe enough to take my breath and cause me to cry out. It has eased off now. I don't know if that is good or bad. My dr's office has been closed due to the holidays. I guess I will just deal with it until they open back up.