I was banded February 25, 2008 and had to have my port replaced 8 weeks ago. I am worried because I have dull pain where it seems to me that my band is. Nothing horrible, I am eating and not throwing up unless of course I eat something I should not have. I have a 4cc band and I am filled to 2.8cc. This dull ache just started a few days ago, but I am still a little concerned....anyone else experience this and any suggestions?

yep, been there. Mine was the beginning of some GERD. Gastro esophageal reflux. The irritation to the distal esophagus causes the skin to be sore inside, and you actually feel the food scraping as it goes down. Not sure if that's it or not, but it sounds suspicious. I found not eating 2 hours before bed help, and my doctor gave me Nexium to take as well, as I had it very severe. It blocks your stomach from producing acid. Gall bladder? That could be another possibility.

What you had just said is exactly what I have been feeling, with scraping as food goes down. I will have to call my doctor. Can you get Nexium over the counter?

Hi there, how did your port replacement go? I am going to be having a "lower profile port" put in. The surgeons office has just contacted my insurance to get approval. How long were you out of work? How was the surgery compared to the first one with the band and port being put in? I am very curious lol, sorry about being nosey.