Hello everyone, I'm 3 months post-op, (no fills yet) and all of a sudden, I got this pain in the upper left side of my chest and shoulder. It started after having a hard time trying to eat a buffalo wind last monday, I did not eat it. The next day I could not eat at all, so I went on liquids for 2 days. I can swallow easer now, but the pain is still there. I know is gas, because it is exactly like after the surgery, I can fell the gas moving. I try to eat some solid food last night and the pain increase, it fells all the way to my throat. I have had 2 o 3 PB's, but nothing that serious. Did I hurt my band? I have to go on a trip today, so I hate not felling well. I tried, milanta, maalox, pepcid complete, tums, hot pads, ice, but nothing seen to help so far, any suggestions? Any thing is appreciate.

Thank you my angels. :help:

I was wanting to know, how long after you have completed everthing through your doctor would it be before you can have the surgery?

the wait was not that long for me, I completed all my pre-requirments in Sept. and received my approval letter by Oct,. and my date is in Dec. 11, 2006

i just wanted to add that i had the exact same shoulder/back pain months after surgery - finally someone on another chat group told me it was often a sign of overeating - i checked it and it was true for me - i have a terrible time telling when to stop eating as i've always stuffed mysefl to the gills pre band. honestly, it has only happened a few times since then - check it out.

MaryS,

Try keeping a food journal. I know it sounds silly, but if you keep track of what you eat, when, how much, etc. it's easier to figure out what's wrong. I thought that the person that suggested this to me was nuts ... well, she may be nuts, but it's a great idea!

I have the exact pain in my shoulder neck. I made an appointment with my PCP. To get on pain meds.But, I must say. It feels like nerves. From my mid back to my shoulder and on to my neck and then a serious headache. It stops me in my track. I some times can't even move. Has there been any fatalities dur to this? Thanks, I not know that I am not alone when it comes to this pain. <TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" width="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">

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I am two month post-lap band. I am at a 4cc fill(week of Dec 30th). Been doing great but yesterday started getting really gassy in my abdomin. Not feeling it in my shoulder. Has anyone had this experience?