As most of you may know, I am exactly two weeks post op as of today (Monday). For the past four or

five days I've been experiencing burning pain around the band area of my tummy. It has caused the entire area to become sore. I was not having this before, in fact I thought I was healing very well.

It all started a few nights ago when I was repositioning myself in bed as I slept when suddenly I got this sharp pain each time I would move. So, I just layed there and was still for a while. But it seems that since them I'm having severe burning. It is very uncomfortable. Initially, I thought it was a part of the healing process. But it hasn't gotten any better yet.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Shaz I'm sorry I can't offer any advice on what your feeling because I haven't got my band yet,but I wanted to say I hope you get feeling better soon.

Jamie, thanks for responding anyway. I am somewhat nervous. By the way, when is your surgery date?

Do you remember initially doing anything like tugging or over-reaching? Is your band surgeon local? Is the pain constant or caused by certain movements? On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your pain? Are you running a fever? Does the area seem hot to the touch and/or look red? Does eating and/or drinking seem to affect it?

I would put a call into your dr's office, just to be on the safe side. A visit might be worth it for your peace of mind. Severe burning doesn't sound normal. Please let us know what you find out! Good luck!

I am waiting on Ins. approval any day now and then I go to 1 last visit with dr. and I'll get my surgery date that same day. i ve already done all other appt. get well soon!

Thanks Marie and Jamie. I don't remember doing anything to excess unless I slept twisted that particular night. I have no fever and the pain catches me off guard with certain movement. I will keep you guys posted.

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Is the pain in your chest or where your port is? You may have pulled out some stitches holding your port in place. Or it may be some other problem. This really is one for you doctor. Actually, any questions you worry about are worth calling your doctor. Hope it gets better soon.

The pain is around the band area. However, my port has healed very well (no pain).

I will be calling my doctor today. Thanks Becky.

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Shaz - It is a good idea to call your Doctor. We try to help everyone when we can, but we aren't doctors, and we want you to have the correct information. Good luck and let us know what he tells you.

I don't think you should be experiencing that amount of pain and for that long. I'd have already called my doctor, I'm a whimp.