LAP-BAND® and upper back pain

I have been banded about 7 weeks - after my first fill I started experiencing back pain - it is in the middle of my upper back - about where my band would be placed - it isn't horrible -just annoying - has anyone else had pain like this - I really don't think it is muscle related... or acid reflux related - as I take nexium... just wondering. I will probably contact my doc if it doesn't go away this week - but I hate to have to go all the way back up there if it is just something minor such as swelling... thanks Anne:help:

I had this when my esophegus was dialated from over tightness. It could be a sign. I had also just had a new baby so my pain could have been caused by that.

Either way I would check with your doc.

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Vanessa
highest weight 307
298/236/190 or less
surgery Dec. 9th
Dr. Trace Curry, Deaconness Hosp. Cincinnati, Ohio

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have you called your doctor about this? I had roblems with back pain that would radiate to my side when I was too full or when my band was too tight.

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I have had the same pain since my surgery 6/21/07. For me it IS painful. I can ignore it during the day, but at night it really bothers me. I'm too soon for a fill, so if you find anything out, PLEASE let me know.

I'm experiencing the same thing. I've been banded since Aug '06, but have just found a doc to give me restriction, so it's like I'm newly banded... I'm having pain under my right rib cage (which takes my breath away) and also in my chest going all the way around my back. During the day it's annoying for me, but at night it keeps me awake. If anyone knows what's going on, please let me know. I have a call into the doc and am waiting to hear back... we'll see.

Katie

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Kate

Banded 8/17/06
First Fill: 10/6/06
Surgery: 223 Current: 192.5 Goal: 140

Hi,
I was banded July 3rd and today I've started experiencing the same thing. For me, it feels like my port feels only its on my right side under my rib cage and radiates to the back. Its sharp and so far only hurts when I make certain movements as I'm laying down. I do have gallstones and I'm wondering if this could be it?? I'd be very interested to know what your doc says. Good luck!!

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Surgery Date: July 3rd, 2007
Age: 32

Hi everyone. I did have some pain in between my shoulder blades right after surgery and into the early evening. I found that taking big deep breaths help considerably.