Sudden abdominal pain 6 weeks post op

Yesterday morning I was eating breakfast (1/2 cup cheerios, 1/8 cup lactaid milk) when suddenly I had a severe gastric attack. The pain was so intense and in my middle abdominal area. Nothing on left or right side or toward the back, just all centered below the pouch. It caused vomiting, and cold sweats. Had bowel movements, but not diarrhea. There was no fever. For the rest of the day, I was very sore, like being punched in the gut, and refrained from eating or drinking til about 8 pm. I did try a few sips of water during the day which caused immediate cramping pain. For dinner, I had a little chicken and triscuits, which seemed to feel ok, but later a few more sips of water, which still caused the cramping pain. Stretched out laying down in recliner seems to give some relief, but sitting up is bringing the cramping on again. Very intense. Waiting for answer from surgeon. Don't know if I should wait it out or go to ER. I suspect bowel obstruction due to adhesions. Any thoughts?

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