jdemzi 9 Posted January 6, 2006 I had my surgery 12/22 and everything went well. I have felt pretty good since with good weight loss. But I worked the other night and since then have had a sharp pain in my stomach. Sometimes it is okay, but other times when I touch the area or sit in a certain position it hurts. The pain is on the left side of my stomach, high up (close to top of ribs). The pain is so tender to the touch, I don't like pressing it. Did anyone else experience a pain (maybe actual stomach/pouch that might be inflamed, or something else in my belly)? My surgeon is about 1000 miles away, but I will see him in a few weeks. I don't want to call unless it is something really abnormal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 6, 2006 Is it your port? That's what I would guess. Some surgeons put them on the left & some on the right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdemzi 9 Posted January 6, 2006 No. I can feel my port right under my big incision. This pain I think is coming from my pouch. It hasn't been like this since recently, so I am not sure what is going on. No problem getting my mostly Clear Liquids down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 6, 2006 Hmmmmm....... I really don't know then. I think i remember someone else posting a similiar pain recently. I'll see if I can find it for you. It may take me a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdemzi 9 Posted January 6, 2006 You are so nice! Do you remember any key words and I can search too? I tried stomach pain, but I didn't see anything really. I don't think it is gas, but I just took some Gas X, and it is so tender to the touch. Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 6, 2006 I know it was one of the guys, but I can't remember which one. I think it was something like left side pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 6, 2006 http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12276&highlight=left+side+pain Click on this link & read. I think it has some good info & maybe your answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdemzi 9 Posted January 6, 2006 Yeah. Thank you so much. I am thinking I am swollen in my stomach and it is causing tenderness. I am just going to take it easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted January 6, 2006 http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=10657&highlight=left+side+pain Here's another one. I found a bunch of different threads about left side pain. Sounds like it is pretty normal. I hope it gets better for you soon! Welcome to Band Land! Try a heating pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdemzi 9 Posted January 6, 2006 Have had a heating pad on for about 30 minutes and it definitely helps! Thank you again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted January 6, 2006 Hope you are feeling better today:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest diet4ever Posted January 7, 2006 Jessicazzi, Maybe the pains are hunger???!! Remember how your stomach would hurt when you were "starving"? I just got banded 1.3.06 and I had those sharp pains. They are gradually going away, but I still feel them now and then. Just a thought. Hope you are better today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choirgirl 0 Posted January 29, 2006 I searched for Left side pain and found this thread. I was banded 1/16/06 and the last few days have started with this pain under my ribs on the left side. How is the OP doing, and what did you find out? - Kim 1/16/06 283/271/150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
