Pain in left side

[Doc'sWife 56]

Hi all I am about a week pot-op and I have had an almost constant stitch on my left side. Other than that I am healing great. A little nausea here and there but nothing major. I was wondering if anyone else had ever had this issue after surgery and what it might possibly be. It is starting to affect my everyday activities. I have a follow up with my surgeon on thursday. thanks

[icequeen813 3]

Hi all I am about a week pot-op and I have had an almost constant stitch on my left side. Other than that I am healing great. A little nausea here and there but nothing major. I was wondering if anyone else had ever had this issue after surgery and what it might possibly be. It is starting to affect my everyday activities. I have a follow up with my surgeon on thursday. thanks

The pain is from the port site which is usually left of the umbilicus{belly button}. I couldn't sleep on left side for appox. a week. Is the incision healing ... if you place your hand just below the incision you may be able to feel the port ... completely normal.

[CheckYes 46]

My port is to the right of my belly button. DocsWife, is the stick in your side at an incision site or does it feel like it's coming from the inside?

[JanB23 23]

I had a pain like a stitch in my left side for about 4 weeks post op, it was worse if i walked straight after eating or if i got constipated. I think it was just the band settling in and the stitches they used to anchor it healing. I still get the pain occasionally if i lie the wrong way or eat too much. If in doubt, talk to your clinic. Good luck.