I got the lap band in Aug, 2012. I have never thrown up. No complications until the last couple of days. I have pain under my left side ribcage and there is a little swelling. There is a little redness too. Anyone had this before? I have been drinking the pineapple juice.

Go see your doc asap! Swelling and pain on the left side can mean erosion or infection. Don't wait please this is not something to hesitate on. Keep us posted

Do you have a fever? It isn't impossible for it to be erosion, but unlikely. Could be you strained while exercising and pulled your port a bit? Call your doctor to be sure. If you have a fever, you could have an infection.

Why are you drinking pineapple juice?

No fever. The pineapple juice will dissolve something if it's stuck. It has worked. I am fine.