I just had my surgery last week after trying for 4 years to get insurance approval and going back and forth between the Roux-n-Y gastric bypass ands the Lap-Band. Out of the blue I got a call from the surgery center I had gone to for approval over two years ago, and she told me that my insurance now approved the Lap-Band procedure! I was so excited, and in less than three weeks, I had my surgery! I am 5'5 and weighed 242 on surgery day. I had my surgery in Overland Park Kansas, and Dr. Nighgro (sp?)was my surgeon. I did great, other than the pain from the gas after the surgery. Now I am having a little bit of pain on my left side right above my ribcage under my breast. My nurse thinks I irritated my stomach pouch by eating too soon ( I ate some rice) and is calling me in some steroids for swelling in the morning if I still hurt. I am so excited and can't wait to get on with the rest of my life in a much healthier fashion. I have many friends and family who have done this with great success. I am a little worried about this pain. Anyone else have this problem?

Hi there and welcome to LBT! I never had that problem, but what is important is that you did contact your doctor's office and speak with them. That is the best thing you can do when you are experiencing problems and are not sure what they are.

We look forward to getting to know you as you move along in your journey.

Yes welcome! Hope you'll come join us over on the March 2008 Bandsters MASTER thread where all of us banded in March are sharing our progress since we're going through the same stages at the same time.

still having that pain in my upper left side above rib cage, maybe a gas pocket? Could that last a couple of days? If I lay on my stomach the pressure feels good. I can't find my nurses cell number that I was supposed to call her this morning for the steroids, I will have to wait till Monday now. I took some of my lortab a few minutes ago, but I am just afraid my band slipped...I can eat fine though, and no nausea or anything. Just that consistant pain in the same spot.

also, how do I get the tiker thing to show up on here?

hi i was banded 3/21/08 i also experienced severe pain in my left shoulder at night when i went to bed it only lastest two nights thank heaven. it's only been seven days and i am very hungry.