I was banded March 2012. I have been extremely happy with my band and the results. I still have 20 pounds to go, but I feel I have done well. I have been in the green zone for over a year and a half. Have had the typical issues of food getting stuck once in a while but that's it. Last week I started getting abdominal pain on and off but just thought it was indigestion? Wasn't sure. I haven't had a fill/ adjustment in over a year or been to a doctor. Monday night I started getting the pain again. Lasted all day yesterday and I can feel the gas just moving around in there. Tried gas x and drinking hot tea and broth. Feeling better today just some pain on and off. I made an appt but it's not til Friday. Just wanted to see if anyone had this happen before and maybe a clue of what it is or what I did.

Thanks for your responses!!

Lori

After being banded seven years I started getting a lot of gas pains and bloating. I started writing down what I was eating and noticed every time I had milk products the gas would start. I beginning to wonder if I'm lactose intolerant. I have never been before but even eating ice cream gave me bad cramps. Just a thought.

It does sound like you have developed a sensitivity to dairy. I wouldn't know if you're lactose intolerant but my sister in law was she could not eat dairy of any kind including pizza which she once loved.

I would say stay off the dairy if it makes you feel better but definitely check with your doctor because only your doctor can give you the best advice.

I'm soooo gassy! And I have so much indigestion! I was banded on March 2, 2015!! When does this go away! I haven't popped for 2 days either!!! Someone tell Me what I do to ease this uncomfortable

Pain! Sorry for the TMi

Four ounces of prune juice will help the constipation. And walking.

Thank goodness for this forum!!! I was banded in late February 2015 after my last fill a few weeks ago I am struggling with the pain upper left abdominal area. To the extent from sitting too long and getting up I feel the muscles pulling, laying to sleep on my side it is nearly impossible do to the feeling of excessive pulling of the muscles... Feeling a bit frustrated at this point... Any suggestions out there would be greatful!

Google pain in the upper left side of body and you'll find that it may be pancreatitis? Don't know if it's related to the fill but could be just a coincidence? Make a visit to your PCP asap?

I came on here because I've been banded for 4 years and I'm just now having pain. It's esophageal, more upper left I guess than just center. It feels like gas, reflux, I don't know what! I thought maybe I had a partial block because I had a bad "episode" about a month ago. This has been going on ever since. I thought I had pneumonia and went to the dr! I'm starting Prilosec in case I have irritation. I never thought about gallbladder and such. What do you all recommend for clearing a partial blockage? I'm 76 lbs down and I want to do 50 more.

I came on here because I've been banded for 4 years and I'm just now having pain. It's esophageal, more upper left I guess than just center. It feels like gas, reflux, I don't know what! I thought maybe I had a partial block because I had a bad "episode" about a month ago. This has been going on ever since. I thought I had pneumonia and went to the dr! I'm starting Prilosec in case I have irritation. I never thought about gallbladder and such. What do you all recommend for clearing a partial blockage? I'm 76 lbs down and I want to do 50 more.

Your esophagus goes directly down the middle but your stomach does wander to the left. What do you mean a partial blockage?

I've never heard of anyone with a partial stuck episode? You're either stuck or not stuck and most all stuck episodes go away in less than an hour. Is the pain near your sternum/diaphragm area or under your breast? Not that anyone here can diagnose your concern? Better see a doctor? If you've got a stomach ulcer you could have some band erosion which is very serious. Or, your stomach has prolapsed through the band and is like a balloon near your left lung? Only a Dr could know?