Hi! I was banded July 2008, everything is going great except, the last few months (since December) I have had this horrible pain (after I eat) that goes from my left lower back to the the left lower abdomin (sp). I have been going to the Dr., had a CT, Upper GI, xrays, blood work, etc. At first he thought it was kidney stones, then diverteculitas (sp) and now am to go see a specialist.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Does it happen only when you eat?

Yep, only after I eat, but then not every time.

From the scans already taken, the band is in "optimal position". That was great news, since it was my first concern that the band had slipped.

Actually, it didn't take but a time or two to realize that I had to change my eating habits, chewing, portions, bite sizes, etc. It is strange, I ate a granola bar this morning and the pain was horrible. This evening I had some steak at supper time and no pain. It doesn't matter what or when, it has a mind of its own on when it wants to strike.

In several weeks I will have go in for a EGD. Can't say that I am looking forward to it. I also have an appointment with my band surgeon next week, think I will pick his brain on what he thinks also.