Has anyone else experienced this???

kei1170 · May 27, 2008

I was banded on April 21st and although I'm doing well I have noticed that from time to time I get stomach pain. Not port pain - but a pain in my stomach. It's kind of hard to explain, but it's almost like when I have to burp and swallow "air", I get a jab of pain in my belly.

Again, I know I'm not explaining this well but it's hard to describe. It comes in waves (not constant) and although not terribly painful, it is a bit of a concern, which I will contact my doctor about. Just wondering if anyone else may be experiencing this and what it might be?

Thanks.

Enchanted · May 27, 2008

I'm just about a month out of surgery and am still having various aches and pangs. While we start feeling better within a week or so, healing continues to happen for 6-8 weeks.

It sounds like what you're experiencing is normal, but (as you mention) you should talk with your doctor about it to make really sure.

jbflorida · May 27, 2008

Today is 2 weeks out of surgery. The port still has a lingering, occasional pain. If I place my fingers over the site, I can feel the port. Is this normal? I don't want this thing sticking out when I lose my tummy!!!

Not that I'll be wearing a bikini anymore....haha

davidbuie73 · May 27, 2008

I am feeling the same thing I just had my surgury on may 22nd I just want to feel like my normal self

kei1170 · May 27, 2008

I am feeling the same thing I just had my surgury on may 22nd I just want to feel like my normal self

This is to be expected - you only had surgery 5 days ago. It's when you're weeks out, feel good and then every now and again, you feel pain is when you should be alarmed.

You'll be back to your old self in no time - hang in there!

bandfan1 · May 27, 2008

I think it is probably part of the healing process for your muscles, but definitely check with your doctor. I just got back from having my first "fill" I am having a "runners stitch" pain on my left side and I asked him about this. He said that it is a muscle that is still healing.

My fill was completely painless!! I didn't even feel a prick when he put the needle into the port!!

I have a 5cc band and he put in 1.5cc's. Next time will be .75cc's and then .5cc's for future fills. It was cool because I could feel the saline going into the band!!!

I am so impressed by this entire experience so far. It has been a breeze for me!!!

bandfan1 · May 27, 2008

I'm just about a month out of surgery and am still having various aches and pangs. While we start feeling better within a week or so, healing continues to happen for 6-8 weeks.
It sounds like what you're experiencing is normal, but (as you mention) you should talk with your doctor about it to make really sure.

Enchanted, we both started at the same exact weight!! You are doing a little better in the weight loss dept. I am only down 16lbs. I just had a fill so I am hoping to be on the same track as you.......

Keep up the good work!!!