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Post Operative Left Side Pain

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Hi - Just had a rebanding last week Thursday and today I am still having pain on my left side. I had the band on for 3 years with awesome success but my memory does not serve me as well. I was wondering how long does the pain last post operative. Its a pulling pain kinda.. like the infamous left side laffing pain. I would love to see as many peeps share their stories with me so I may get a grip lol Thanks

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Jammin & Losin    1

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Pradagirl I had this same pain for about a week!! My second week I was up and back to normal and in no pain.

Share your story on your rebanding experience... did your band slip? How much weight have you lost in 3 years and also where are you from and where were you banded??

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La_madam    20

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Prada Girl, you are not alone..I had the same pain and I continue to get it from time to time especially after a fill. I'm 18 months post op and still experience it..

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I had my banding done 3 yrs ago I went from 240 to 160 in under a year. I had many contributory things that caused the slippage. First off the pain was incredible. I could keep nothing down and it was non stop 24 reflux to the point that i was only sleeping an hour a day. I did throw up alot over the 3 yr period because of issues with chewing. I was never a good chewer of food and as we all know. there is a reason why one is to chew their food 32 times lmao. A lesson learned hard lol. The re-banding went well. Currently I am size 10. I could of chosen to not have the banned reattached but I felt comfortable with my choice too. I was an 8 but I have gained 10lbs and those are the last horrific ten to loose. My surgeon is an awesome man with patience of a saint. It felt so good to be thin again. One doesnt realize the tremendous self esteem booster that is. I gained all of my weight after the birth of my daughter. She was born with special needs/autism and my whole life came to a halt. I had no time to exercise and regain my figure and being a single mom that brutal. I didnt realize just how much weight I gained until I saw pics of myself. I must say I have been thru hell and back but I would not trade my surgery or the results for the world. I am currently one week post op and this left side pain just thru me for a loop. I am not a woman of patience at times and I just want to be able to clean houses again and support my daughter. I had to turn down 6 jobs and I dont want to turn down anymore. So I am hoping that the pain subsides over the next 24 hours. Thank you for replying to my post and if anyone else has experienced slippage or left side pain please I welcome all your input. Have A blessed day !!

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DeLarla    22

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I forgot all about that pain, but yep, I had it. It lasted a long time. It even went away, then came back. Sounds normal.

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