I still have an intense burning pain on my left side on even mild exertion. I don't know if I have strained something, but I can't even bend slightly from the waist on my left side without intense pain. How is everyone else recovering...is this common? I am going for my post op today, but was wondering what the consensus is. Thanks so much for any info-

Targa

Hi Targa! I was banded on the 27th and I still have pain at my port sight. Last night I tried to bend over to pick something up and got a sharp pain it really hurt! I am hoping that next week it will feel much better!

I still have an intense burning pain on my left side on even mild exertion. I don't know if I have strained something, but I can't even bend slightly from the waist on my left side without intense pain. How is everyone else recovering...is this common? I am going for my post op today, but was wondering what the consensus is. Thanks so much for any info-

Targa

It lasted a while for me also. You are probably fine, just healing. Actually, even when I was 6 weeks post op, bending over for an extended period hurt me. I was bending over helping my students do a project and I was sore for two days at my port site.:party: Be careful and take it easy.

Most likely you pulled your side abdominal muscle a little, and there are stitches there that attach your port to the muscle. One of the stitches probably pulled on the muscle and caused some irritation or swelling. Give it a couples days and it will subside probably. Be sure and have your Dr. check it out today when you are there.

Most likely you pulled your side abdominal muscle a little, and there are stitches there that attach your port to the muscle. One of the stitches probably pulled on the muscle and caused some irritation or swelling. Give it a couples days and it will subside probably. Be sure and have your Dr. check it out today when you are there.

I was banded on the 28th and I agree with Lori completely! While I have had NO other pain since the day of surgery, any area near my large incision still hurts!

I was banded on Aug 29th and I also get a sharp pain where the large incision is. It almost feels like its separating.

I was banded the 28th too! I just have some pain near the large inciscion and not much else. I do find myself getting tired more easily at work though. gas pain only lasted 2.5 days but I walked like a crazy man!