Hi Everyone! I was banded 4 weeks ago and my port is just to the right of the middle of my tummy. All of the port incision pain is gone but I have some discomfort in my right side and sometimes in the very lower right quadrant area of my abdomen. It feels like something is poking me, or like the kind of side cramp I used to get when I swam. Mostly it's mild discomfort but I can definitely feel like there's something in there. At other times, it takes my breath away. Does this pain/discomfort eventually go away???

i have had the same thing since my banding in march. it usually shows up when i eat. it seems like my body is probably encountering something from my stomach area, but the sensation is radiating to that lower quadrant of my belly. it kinda feels the same as when i walk a lot when i am out of shape, and my side starts hurting. i don't think it is anything to worry about, but ask your doc...good luck.

Yes, check with your doc to be sure. But, this is common in a lot of people. Your port is anchored to your abdominal muscle wall which can result in discomfort for some. Luckily I've not had much trouble with mine, but it probably depends on several factors like, where exactly the port sits and stuff. Considering you are just a few weeks out, your muscles are probably still healing and hopefully that's the only reason you have pain right now. Hang in there and hopefully it gets better soon!

I have the same thing. Sometimes the pain is mild, sometimes it's pretty bad.

I went to my dr (gyn) today for that and it turns out that I have an ovarian cyst- that is huge. She wanted to operate asap to avoid it rupturing. I just got banded on 12/15 and I'm real nervous. I need to go under anestesia again and it would be my 2nd laproscopic surgery in a month

Oh man, I'm sorry that is happening to you. I feel really bad for you.

If it makes you feel any better, just remember, the anethesiologist has to agree that you're fit for surgery and won't sign off if he doesn't feel you're fit for surgery. Plus, my 78 year old grandma just had two major surgeries in less than a week and she came through fine. Hopefully that helps ease your fears a little, not much I'm sure, but hopefully a little.

Let us know how you're doing!

My best to you! I'm sure it'll be okay. Be thankful you went to the doctor.

You could ask your anesthesia dr to give you a 1 shot spinal instead of a general anesthesia. Explain to him/her your concerns. Good luck Sue