jennicabre

Hi, Surgery was 5/09. I'm experiencing discomfort almost leading to sharp pain in my stomach area, mostly in the mid left section, very close to the incision where the part of the stomach was removed from. Pain usually occurs when I twist and turn while laying down. Is this common. For my 3 weeks post op visit, my doctor said its common but now its becoming more uncomfortable especially while I lay on my side. Anyone having similar symptoms?

I also experience chest pain especially the first weeks after surgery, due to all the gases in the body.

Thanks. I've had a very good experience overall. My Doctor says after 6 weeks I can start regular exercises (sit ups and lift weights etc), I'm hopeful that the discomfort goes away before my 6th week.

Yes thats the exact pain I'm referring too, just a bit more intense than what one would get after exercising.

I'm hoping thats the case too, my abdomen just trying to heal, I also think the reason I feel it as much now is because most of the inflammation post op is gone, therefore our abs are more sensitive to pain. Hopefully the discomfort goes away soon!!!