Ruth Ann, I did not want it to be my gallbladder but then I wasn't sure what else it would be, so at least I knew what it was and could have it taken care of. I wasn't in a lot of "pain" just annoying aching. I guess if you wait around until a stone gets stuck somewhere the pain is much worse and the surgery can be more difficult too. Julia

Ruth Ann, I think I misunderstood your question. I thought you were asking about pain after the surgery. My pain before surgery was just as you described, dull ache that would not go away. Julia

how weird that you had pain on the left side...,..my pain is on the right side right under the rib cage.....and it's not that sharp stabbing pain...it's just a dull ache.... thanks for your info... Ruth Ann

I had the lap band surgery in April 2006 and had one adjustment several months after the surgery due to a deep wound staph infection. I scheduled a second adjustment three times but Dr. Floyd's office kept cancelling then I received a letter stating that he was no longer doing that kind of surgery due to the high cost of malpractice insurance. I paid for the surgery up front - $15,000 borrowed from a health care loan company - because my insurance company refuses to pay for anything weight related. I am paying $396.57 a month for an unsuccessful lap band surgery - I lost only 30 pounds - and will be paying for the next 10 years on it! Where is Dr. Floyd? I called his office and they referred me to two bariatric surgeons who are demanding $1000-$3000 fee up front to take me on as a patient!!!! I am now having problems with my lap band - my stomach hurts, very sore. It flipped the second month and now I don't konw what to do. Nobody wants to take me on because of the potential liability situation even though Dr. Floyd is still liable since he performed the surgery. Dr. Floyd, where are you? Do I need to consult a lawyer and sue to get my loan taken care of plus whatever medical expenses I will incur as a result of this lap band??? Any suggestions, anyone? Email me [email protected]

Okay 17 months out on the 17th (this past monday).....going for ultrasound on tuesday am for gallstones... if you had to have your gallbladder out was it day surgery or overnight.......how long were you in pain? how long out of work....i know i'm worring about nothing .... but now i'm starting to worry... thanks for the imput... Ruth Ann Highest - 265 Surgery - 255 Today - 174 Goal - 130