so I am about 25 days post op give or take and I have been pretty pain free for awhile now.

Well the other day I was sitting in my car and stupidly leaned forward to pick something up off the passenger side floorboard..... I literally felt something rip accross where my biggest incission is. I hurredly lifted my shirt but didnt see anything wrong. The pain was intense, it felt like something burning just below the surface of my skin.

I went inside and layed down for a bit and its not so bad today but is still pretty tender. My surgeon's office closes shop early on Fridays and I didnt get a chance to call while at work this morning. Im thinking if its still bothering me come Monday Im making the call.....

either way Ouch!!

i agree, monitor your body, and eating habits until monday. there are stitches on the inside to help the band stay in place...this is not saying they have ripped, but to be careful of your movements during the healing process...i pray all is well!

When I cough it hurts!!! If I cough too hard can I damage my band?

You and i both are still fresh out of surgery. Scarring does not happen until 6-8 wks out of surgery. Coughing or sneezing hurts for myself. If you have a fill and you are continously coughing ask the dr. for an un-fill. If you do not have a fill and have a bad cold you may want to try a cough suppressant...No unnecessary pressure on that band lady!

You'll be sweet - the port is sewn into the muscle wall and it can really hurt! You could have only damaged the band from eating - not from bending over. You'll be fine!!