So my banding date was nov 21st. Which means I'm just past my 2 week mark. I had a situation today where I had to lift something heavy. I've been having a really bad cramp like feeling on my left side pretty much where my furthest incision is. But like inside pain. Feels exactly like when you run and get a cramp. Did I screw something up by lifting? It feels really sharp when I breathe deeply also. Help!

Theres no way for anyone to know for sure whether you "screwed something up" over the computer. My suggestion would be to call your surgeon, either now or in the morning depending on how YOU feel, and see what he/she says. Hopefully, its just sore and everything will be fine. Best wishes!

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by catfish87

My surgery was 5 weeks ago, and when i walk or exercise for a certain period of time, I also get the pains by my ribs on the left side. I think its just the body getting used to the new placement of the band, obviously things were moved around a little during the surgery and think it will pass after a while. The body goes through a traumatic event between the whole pre and post diet, surgery, lack of exercise during this time, the air they put into your abdomen...im sure it all has a part in those pains.