Hi,

I was banded on the 25th October, everything has been fine. Except yesterday I think I ate more than I should have done. I had a really tough day emotionally not sure why - perhaps a come down from the op. I have a habit of delayed reaction.

What is concerning me now is that when I got up this morning I got this searing pain, a bit like sheet lightning over my scars from the op and internally. It is only when I stand up, although even sitting now there is a dull ache.

How do you know if your band has slipped? Would it cause that kind of pain? I really hope I haven't screwed things up!

I would call your doctor for sure, there should be someone on call even this early. It was explained to me that slipping felt like a sharp chest pain (almost heart attack like?). I hope this is not the case for you... please keep us posted. Will be thinking of you.

Hi,

I was banded on the 25th October, everything has been fine. Except yesterday I think I ate more than I should have done. I had a really tough day emotionally not sure why - perhaps a come down from the op. I have a habit of delayed reaction.

What is concerning me now is that when I got up this morning I got this searing pain, a bit like sheet lightning over my scars from the op and internally. It is only when I stand up, although even sitting now there is a dull ache.

How do you know if your band has slipped? Would it cause that kind of pain? I really hope I haven't screwed things up!

I think you probably pulled on one of your internal stitches, I remember that sharp quick pain, But if you have any doubts at all please call your Dr. and nip that fear in the bud.

Also, many bandsters have post op blues, the anesthesia brings it on when it clears your system. Also your possibly mourning the loss of an old friend, food! Your system will balance out and feel better soon, but call your Dr with all these questions, they are there for you!

Thank you both for your advice. The pain did go away and hasn't returned. It would make sense if it was a torn stitch, which is a bummer! Still at least it is more manageable than a slippage!

I have sent an email to my doc, but I am not as concerned now. I have felt the pain similar to a heart attack before when I pulled a muscle, so I know that the pain wasn't like that it was further down the rib cage around the abdominals.

I ate like a saint yesterday and I'm going to do the same today, I think I needed that scare to wake me up to the fact that I have to change dramatically!

My dad has bought some Aloe Vera juice for me to use...bleurgh, shall do it as he has made the effort, bless him!

Hope all is well today

Kind regards

Suzannxx

I agree with that it's most likely a stitch tear. I had a stitch to do that once with another surgery and it's scary. It burns like heck. I'd still be in touch with my doc. though.

Maybe it won't be anything.