I am freshly banded, about three weeks ago. I have felt fine, now I have a really intense, almost overwhelming pain on left side mostly, but under my entire rib cage. I am feeling panicky, and in my googling venture have found some sensical, and horrifying possibilities. Please advise

Could be gas pain or even pancreatitis? Best to ask your PCP or surgeon?

I agree with TMF.. probably gas or possible problem with pancreas.. never fool with any pain.. call your Doc immediately...

Hi

I have been having left sided pain for about a week. Had my 4 weeks appt today. It is believed to be, well...from not being regular post op.

Yes. I'm apparently full of it I'm told if I'm not going enough, and fully, that residual backs up in the intestine that travels across and down the left side. You also trap gas there. So I've been told to take MOM more frequently (I had taken it a couple of times). Get things moving well. Also don't wait more than 3 or 4 days to take more if needed.

I wanted to share this in case you could be in the same situation.

Hope you feel better soon.

I had the same pain. It was from my port. I saw my dr today and he said there is a nerve that runs close to the port. Typically it hurts most when sitting for long periods of time like in a car. He said sometimes is takes months for it to fully heal. I would still let your dr know.

Thanks for the help I feel some better today......I'm thinking Gas X and MOM will be my new best friends

Well, I had the same or similar pain for almost a year. Talked with PA and he felt around down there, and of course, just like the car mechanic, I did not have the pain nor could we find an issue. It still occurs now and again and I have figured out I might be eating a little too fast. I would ask your doctor or his PA or nurse about it though.