I am having severe upper back pain after I eat, and have finally figured out it comes monthly. I had a hysterectomy years ago, but was still having pain in my back when it was that time. But since my lap band surgery about 20 months ago the pain has been getting worse. I also throw up most of what i eat during this time. just wont go down. It is only when I eat. I have had a scope & an ultra sound. Nothing shows up. Has anyone else experienced this? Any solutions? Suggestions?

I would guess that it has to do with horomonal changes. If you still have your ovaries you still have the horomonal fluctuations that would cause a period if you had a uterus. During my cycle I get tight and often times can't eat. I will take a bit and know that I just as well stop there, wait for it to come out and then drink a Protein shake because that is all that will go down. Try talking to a GYN about this. My OB/GYN is very familiar with band life and has studied it in order to better help his band patients.

I am on my cycle now and last night I couldn't eat. Took one bit and I knew it wasn't going down. The PB'ing started and I opted for a shake instead. Sometimes that doesn't even want to go so I end up with coffee the hot liquid seems to help open me up where Fluid and food go down better.