Stupid me ate a few oreos last night thinking not a big deal its been forever since I had something sweet. But now I woke up with my stomach and intestines in gut wretching pain and full of painful gases. I asure you thats the last time I try to eat something with sugar in it but sheesh I wonder why I am having such a painful responce its not like I had bypass. Going to lay on my belly and groan horribly with my Mylanta check your responces in a bit.

-Gummie. :omg:

Hey Gummie. It's funny you mention bowel pain and gas related to sugar. I have been having that on occasion, too and wondered if it was diet related? My weight loss has stalled at 178.4. I have been here for over 2 weeks with no budging! Anyhow, you really gave me something to think about.

When this happens to me, I get good relief from Aloe Vera juice. I'll drink 3-4 ounces and it seems to settle things well.

This bowel discomfort, which I hope is diet related, makes me paranoid there's something wrong with my band. I have been banded about 18 months and it's time for an endoscope. I need to get that done so I don't worry about every little odd sensation being an eroded band! haha. Let's hope not! How long have you been banded?

Also, do the Child's Pose (yoga) where you sit on your knees and lay forward with your hands stretched forward. I pull my knees way apart so my still-big belly doesn't squish on my legs. Anyhow, it helps *release* the gas. Okay, it helps you fart. There, I said it! Good luck, I'll check back in on you!

I have only been banded a few months. So I think there are just certain things maybe you just arent used to anymore I dunno.. Maybe its a Gal bladder thing too as someone has mentioned when I about died after eating a taco also.

Hey Guys. It's Been A While. I Have A Question. Since I Was Banded 8-21-06 I Have Had This Pain In My Left Shoulder. It Acts Up Particularly After I Eat. My Doc Said It Was Deferred Pain And Would Go Away. Wrong!!!..... Is Anyone Else Experiencing Any Pain Like This. Please Help

Denise,

Funny you should mention this shoulder pain. I was banded on July 28, 2006 and the only time I had pain was right after surgery and then when I would eat a little too much. I would get a slight pain in my shoulder. Well, I had my first fill Oct. 7 and all went well until this past Monday. I have had left shoulder pain and it's there even when I drink. I was told that I probably have irritation and that I need to go on liquids for a few days, so I'm doing that. Today I spoke with my doc's assistant and she said that it's possible that I've irritated it so much (who knows why...stress, etc.) that I may need a slight unfill. So, if this continues, and you've had a fill, you should probably ask the doc to remove some. You could try a few days of liquids and see if that helps. I'm making sure I mix in the protein and having a protein drink (Nectar) in the am. I was making a chocolate protein shake for breakfast, but thought maybe the chocolate and milk were irritating my tummy. If your pain is just after you eat, you are probably eating too much. That's what happened to me when I tried to push in that extra bite. This even happened when I was on mushies.

Hope this helps!