Question:
13 months post op pain?
I need some advice...for about a week now I have been having pain under my ribcage on both sides of my incision site. The pain comes and goes...it is burning at times. I looked in the library...don't think it is gall bladder as I have not had vomiting or anything else...other than a decreased appetitie...just pain and discomfort. Tylenol does help but only for a short period of time. Warm liquids make the pain go away. Could it be an ulcer? I have never felt anything like this before and hate to call the doctor for something that may be minor but really hate this feeling. What can be done if it is an ulcer? I have been lucky so far (knock on wood) that I have had no post-op problems. I'm down 85 lbs since 18 Sep 02. I feel good (except for this dang pain). Any advice is greatly appreciated. — Patty.W (posted on October 10, 2003)
October 10, 2003
Hi Patti, Sorry your having a time with this pain. This is just my opinion
of course, but if this has already been going on for a week and continues
with the discomfort and all, I would definitely call the Dr. and get it
checked out. It's always better to be safe than sorry. I hope and pray all
will be okay. God Bless.
— Myrna E.
October 10, 2003
Patti,
ANY pain or discomfort you are feeling should be checked out by your
doctor..he or she is the only one that knows you and can pinpoint a cause
for your pain..please don't delay, OK?
— Linda T.
October 10, 2003
Of course you need to check with your doctor, but I had burning pain below
my rib cage right by my incision and it turned out to be my hernia. The
doctor at first thought it was an ulcer and gave me meds for it which did
not help. I had already been diagnosed with a hernia and noticed that it
hurt when I was sitting in a chair and then went away if I lay down or
stood up. I never thought of a hernia causing burning pains, but mine did.
— Lisa N M.
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