Question:
What could this pain be?
I am almost 7 weeks post-op Open RNY (down 44 lbs). I've been pain free since about a week after surgery, just the usual aches associated with any surgery. Last night, I wasn't feeling so hot after trying a new food, and ended up dry-heaving (sorry about that visual!) and had a sudden, sharp pain in my stomach - just above and to the left of my belly button. It hurts still today, but doesn't feel like there's a lump there. Should I be worried? Should I wait a couple of days and see if it goes away (maybe I overdid it?). I hate calling the doctor if its nothing... — sssuzie1 (posted on May 15, 2002)
May 15, 2002
When ever I overdo it I go back on the clear liquid diet for 24 - 36 hours
and it seems to help . If you have any bad feelings you should call your
Dr. That's what they are there for.-- Good Luck
— Robert L.
May 15, 2002
I had the same problem when I was 8 wks post-op. I had been outside
sitting on the grass. When I got up, I immediately felt a pain. It got
increasingly worse over a few days..but only hurt when I moved a certain
way, or laid down, or used my stomach muscles. I talked to other wls
friends and the doctor's office and found out that I had likely pulled an
internal suture. I was told to rest, don't lift anything, and take it easy
for a few weeks. (I tried, but still had to work and take care of the
kids!). It was bad for several more days but eventually it healed up and
the pain went away. I no longer have any problems with it. I hope this
helps!
— Mary W.
May 15, 2002
I've had some new pains too (5-weeks / 1 day out) ~ I'm absolutely
convinced he put my new pouch somewhere in the back - around my bra strap
buckle. When I get a pain after eating, it's normally there that it feels
better if someone rubs it. It's the big joke around the house - if I need
my belly rubbed...my children/husband rub my back. :) Weird, huh? I think
they re-wired us - try not to worry about it, if at all possible - if it's
something serious, I truly believe we'd know it without our own bodies.
Good luck w/it.
— Lisa J.
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