I have been doing really well. 100lbs lost since banding last July. But I know I still overeat and have pretty frequent pb's. Today I was painting the underside of my deck with arms extended way over my head for a period of a couple of hours. I went upstairs to clean up my tools and as I was washing out the brushes and rollers I was struck with severe pain in my ribs on both sides and across the back. It has beens several hours and the pain hasn't gone away. I'm worried I might have done something to my band. I also feel a sort of tight sensation in the abdomen where the band is. I haven't found any posts describing this type of pain. Anyone have any ideas? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

GrannyAces

Banded 7/13/06

Dr. Ortiz TJ

Beginning weight 305

Current weight 205

Goal 150

It sounds to me like you have strained your back. I've had several episodes like this in the last 10 years or so. One of the worst was when I was lifting weights...over my head. The pain does feel at times that it is radiating to the abdomen.

Until you can call your doctor, I strongly suggest that you get OFF YOUR FEET, in bed or in a recliner. Using a heating pad helps. You may want to use some liquid (children's) advil to relieve the pain, but only sitting up and with a meal. Stay off your feet as much as possible...otherwise it just takes longer to heal. I usually am in bed for 3 days. You may not be that bad.

I'm sorry you're hurting

you may also want to read the posts about gallbladder issues, as depending on your other symptoms, it could be that.

Or if you are prone to osteoporosis, you might have messed up a disk a bit, in which case an ice pack is helpful. Hmm. guess it's time for a doctor. But my guess is the lap band isn't the problem....

Thank you all for your replies. I took some ibuprofen yesterday and today and the pain has eased off. I don't think it was band related either, now. I think I just strained something. We're putting our house on the market and I have been working very hard to get it ready to sell. I painted all the rooms myself including the ceilings plus doing a lot of other hard physical work over the last few weeks. I'm in better shape than I've been in a long time, but I may have overdone it. Thanks again to all who replied.

GrannyAces

But I know I still overeat and have pretty frequent pb's.

Congrats on the weight loss and although this incident may not be band related, I would caution you to be careful with your band! If you are PBing, go on liquids for a few days and see if that helps. Once you PB and don't rest your stoma, an evil cycle can start! Also, if you are overeating, maybe you are due for a fill. Just a thought.........