Hi everyone,

I am exactly two weeks post lap band surgery today. The first week for me was pretty rough, more pain than I prepared myself for. However my 2nd week has been going great..I am enjoying foods and feeling fuller quicker and longer. I have lost 28 lbs since starting the pre surgery diet (so 4 weeks). I have been doing restricted duty at my work...so i am doing office type work. It has not been a problem for me. I haven't had to take any prescription pain meds for 4 or 5 days now.

However today at about 10 am I began experiencing stabbing pain right at my port sight. It is not gas pain, or any type of over eating pain. Its the worst pain I have had since surgery. It feels way worse and more intense than the muscle spasms I had after surgery too. My port is way closer to the surface than what I thought it would be but the site is not swollen, red, or oozing. Nothing makes the pain worse or better and it isn't constant but when the stabbing pain comes I feel nauseous and get sweaty. At one point I thought I would pass out.

Has anybody else had this? I did call my dr's office but he is gone and so is his NP. I spoke to the nurse who said I should go to the ER. I did end up leaving work and took a valium when I got home...it's been 30 mins and so far no relief.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this or has any suggestions? I just put an ice pack on hoping that will help.

Thanks for any help!

they attach the port to the muscle..could it be that

Mine is also doing the same thing today...about takes my breathe away when a stabbing pain happens.