Hi all:

I was banded on June 30th so I am just 5 days post op. I still have some pain that I can easily attribute to the surgery. But just below my sternum feels like there is something there. Now of course, i realize that this is probably the band but the feeling is a bit weird. It sort of feels like something is pulling inside of me. If this is the band, does that feeling go away with healing? Is it the swelling?

I am not too worried but it is a feeling I did not expect. Any thoughts? By the way, in addition to the band, my surgeon found a hiatel hernia and repaired it.

Thanks

I felt the same sort of "pulling" sensation. I think it's just the stitches holding everything (port, band, skin) in place. Plus the swelling. My bet is that it'll be gone before too long. But, as always, if it persists or gets worse, call your doctor. Best of luck and congrats on your banding!

I was banded on May 27 and had the same tugging feeling. Mine did go away after a few weeks. I'm guessing it's just the swelling from surgery causing a little tugging on the spots where the band is stictched down. I'm sure yours will go away too after a few weeks. I'm just over 5 weeks out and don't have any discomfort.

Hey fellow UWSer!

I felt that after my June 4 surgery but it went away. However, it did come back after I had my first fill last week.

Huge needle but it didn't hurt a bit.

I assume what your feeling isn't under or near the big incision because that would be the port.