Hi,

I was banded on the 11th October ... I feel pretty good except I get these shooting pains in my left side. They are pretty bad. It feels like my stomach is cramping up and is especially bad when I try to burp. The only time I get relief is when I lie on my back and put my arms above my head and streach out.

I am just a little worried that I did some damage as I had nausea and vomitting when I came out of the surgery and I did not have a scan before I left hospital.

I am able to get my fluids in with out any issues.

Any advice is appreciated.

Is it anything like the pain you get when you run too far? It might be residual gas. Do you have a # to check with your Dr.? It can't hurt to ask! Since you can only drink right now, and are not having problems doing that, it sounds like you aren't in serious trouble with it. I would ask my Dr., but if I had to guess, I would bet on gas being your problem...many people have trouble with it following surgery, some for several months afterwards. I hope it eases for you soon!

Good Luck, and welcome to Bandland!!!

Kat

I agree with Kat, I had the same thing, and it was worse if I drank too fast. Just keep a check on it and I bet in a few days it will be gone. Welcome to the banded.

Yep, I vote with the others. Have you tried gas-x? It really helps. Also, walking seemed to help me as well.

Hi there! I was banded on 10/10 and the same thing happened to me. I still have it but not as severe. Comes and goes. You sound exactly like me. Check out my thread, I got good advice there also.

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Take care and let me know how your doing.

Roxy