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drehn88    251

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Yesterday I had pain/discomfort in the middle of my back between my shoulder blades (the area where I know my band is located). Could this be band related or possibly an effect of a stressful week at work? I'm hoping it's just stress related.

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drehn88    251

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Yesterday I had pain/discomfort in the middle of my back between my shoulder blades (the area where I know my band is located). Could this be band related or possibly an effect of a stressful week at work? I'm hoping it's just stress related.

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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i dont know

but years ago when i had to have gall balladder surgery, that was my symptoms

and who knows stress.....my shoulders/neck was tight as rupaul in her corsett and

had me a massage yesterday.....heavenly.......

feel better soon and if not, let your dr know

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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i dont know

but years ago when i had to have gall balladder surgery, that was my symptoms

and who knows stress.....my shoulders/neck was tight as rupaul in her corsett and

had me a massage yesterday.....heavenly.......

feel better soon and if not, let your dr know

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kll724    3,055

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carolinagirl took the words out of my mouth, it could be gallbladder related, thats where my pain was, too!

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kll724    3,055

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carolinagirl took the words out of my mouth, it could be gallbladder related, thats where my pain was, too!

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drehn88    251

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Is that the area of the gallbladder? I always thought gallbladder pain would be in the lower abdomen. It really surprised me when the LB office showed me a barium swallow xray of the position of the band. I didn't realize the stomach/stoma was so high in the body (above the underwire bra in the xray). Thanks ladies!

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drehn88    251

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Is that the area of the gallbladder? I always thought gallbladder pain would be in the lower abdomen. It really surprised me when the LB office showed me a barium swallow xray of the position of the band. I didn't realize the stomach/stoma was so high in the body (above the underwire bra in the xray). Thanks ladies!

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Sharpie    3,306

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my gallbladder attack was in my back and chest, felt like a heart attack.. but pain can be caused by stress as well... If it persist I would call my Dr.

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my gallbladder attack was in my back and chest, felt like a heart attack.. but pain can be caused by stress as well... If it persist I would call my Dr.

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Gallbladder pain can refer to the shoulder blades and is usually accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. It is not pleasant!

That said, I've noticed since having my band that if I eat too much or drink too much at once, I have pain in my shoulder blades, specifically the left side. I feel that discomfort well before I get a "I'm satisfied" feeling from my gut.

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Gallbladder pain can refer to the shoulder blades and is usually accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting. It is not pleasant!

That said, I've noticed since having my band that if I eat too much or drink too much at once, I have pain in my shoulder blades, specifically the left side. I feel that discomfort well before I get a "I'm satisfied" feeling from my gut.

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