I was banded Friday (2-18-08). I felt good yesterday. I went for a ride with my family. I carried my purse,etc., myself. It wasn't causing any problems. Last night and today I have kind of stabbing pains around my band when I do anything where I use my stomach muscles. Is this normal?

Is the pain around your port? Port pain is the most intense and most persistent after surgery...the stitches are attached to muscle, y'know. So yeah, continue to take it easy. The port pain can last for 3-6 weeks, but it gets a little better every day!

I don't think it is where my port. It is in the middle of my stomach. I guess I'll call my doctor if it isn't better in a couple of days.

the band is probably higher than you think... do you feel a bump there? then it just might be your port- a lot of people have them placed in the middle between their breasts. where is your port scar? is it midline?

Thanks for the responses. It helps to hear from people with experience. I called my doc's office. They said the third day is the worst. I hope they are right. I've been wondering if this is the stupidest thing I've ever done.

Thanks for the responses. It helps to hear from people with experience. I called my doc's office. They said the third day is the worst. I hope they are right. I've been wondering if this is the stupidest thing I've ever done.

Oh gosh!!! LOL I remember thinking that very same thing!! Then i remembered that everyone on this board went thru the same experience...it's very common to have second thoughts at this point! TRUST ME, it will pass and you'll love your band as much as i do!!! :biggrin:

Hang in there!!!!