I'm just about 3 weeks post-op and am having bad back pains - left side near my shoulder blade. The ache is always there, but gets worse after a long work day. I think its too high to be my kidney again, so am wondering if anyone else newly banded has similar pains and what's causing them.

If it doesn't go away by tomorrow, I'll call my doctor.

I can't say I've had anything like that innotu. Maybe you should give your Dr a ring, just tobe on the safe side?

I'm just about 3 weeks post-op and am having bad back pains - left side near my shoulder blade. The ache is always there, but gets worse after a long work day. I think its too high to be my kidney again, so am wondering if anyone else newly banded has similar pains and what's causing them.

If it doesn't go away by tomorrow, I'll call my doctor.

I'd call your doc just to be sure

But it could also be you are standing/sitting differently to how you used to! And that has caused a strain on your back because you are moving about differently. And if you are also sleeping differently that could also aggravate it....I don't know just a thought.

Thanks Lellow and Roheryn,

The pain increased throughout the night and by 2:00am I was in emergency again -they're not sure if its a continuation of the kidney infection I was treated for a few weeks ago or a new infection.

The band has nothing to do with the infection other than I confused the infection with pain from my surgery...I am prone to UTI and bladder infections. This time I didn't wait and went for help right away. I'm on pain killers, IV fluids and antibiotics.

The band to date has been a non-event - I have restriction, I get full very easily and learned the hard way when I need to stop eating, I'm losing weight, and I can see and feel the difference in my body. The band has been the best thing I've done for myself.

I'm just so depressed about the kidney infection and why it just won't go away!!! I feel helpless and don't like the feeling one bit:cursing:

Thanks for reading,

I'm sorry, I hope you feel better soon.

Oh man! I hope you are feeling better. That is horrible! Get well soon and keep us posted on how you are doing.