hi there i was banded feb10,2009 down 25 lbs. i also had shoulder pain and port pain i slept with a heating pad on low and took lots of vicodin and tylenol for a month i alternated my vicodin with tylenol every 2 hrs. and actually took more than prescribed amount of vicodin and took it more often to help with the pain the first 3 wks. I am a nurse and would never abuse prescription meds but i am being honest and thats the only way i got thru the post op pain. I also had a hiatal hernia repair with the band my port site still hurts but if you wear a support band like an abdominal binder or i bought the yummie tummy shirts they offer support around the mid section and helps alot. i still hurt when i bend over but it will get better i promise small sacrifice for now dont give up.
