Anyone see a chiropractor after lapband?

[willowcat 93]

I have been having a sharp pain between my shoulder blades ever since my surgery on June 4th. At first I thought it was risidual surgery gas pain. But it continued well past the 2nd week post-op. I still have this pain. I mentioned it to my surgeon and he said it was "unusual but not unexpected." The pain does go away after I eat (it wakes me up in the middle of the night when I'm really, really hungery). I'm now five weeks post-op and I'm getting really tired of waking up from the pain and having to eat. I'm thinking maybe the chiropractor can help me some. What should I be concerned about? My chiropractor is very hands-on and pushes and twists in all sorts of ways. Do you think my band and port will be ok? I'm going to explain the band and port to him before he does anything, but I thought I'd draw on the vast wisdom of everyone here. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

PS. Please don't try to convince me that chiropractors are quacks or some such thing--I know that this alternative treatment option is controversial, but I've had very positive outcomes with it.

[elcee 3,343]

Chiropractors are fine, complementary medicine definetly has its place.

However in this case I don't think it is the answer. If the pain started after the lapband surgery and is relieved by eating then i would say it has something to do with the band.If it is troubling you speak to your lapband surgeon again and if you are sure you want to go ahead with the Chiropractor ask your surgeon his thoughts and if it would be OK.

Far better to do this than just go ahead and possibly risk something happening to your band.

[willowcat 93]

Elcee, Thanks for your thoughts. Have you ever mentioned chiropractors to your doctor before? Mine looked at me like I was going to a Witch Doctor! I really do appreciate your response, and I will give it careful consideration.