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I just had my surgery, hernia and my lap band on the 8th of November . I've done pretty well but today I'm hurting pretty bad on my left lower side just below the ribcage. Is this normal? is this were the top of my stomach is? I know that sound stupid but I really don't know. If anybody could help please comment, thank you

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Mis73,

It's just to the left lower of the stitch

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I also had my surgery with hernia repair on the 8th and im really sore still. Its only been 3 days so i think that has alot to do with it. Its just going to take time

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Mis72,

yes it's under my left arm way above the pain. Do you think the pain is where the band is?

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No, I think it's just residual pain from the surgery.

You have to remember, they cut into you. Even though small it damages the muscle and tissue beneath, causing pain.

Use your pain meds. A heating pad might help too. Unless it becomes warm to the touch, the incision near it starts oozing or smelling bad, or the pain increases to an intolerable level I'd simply give it a couple days to calm and heal.

Hang in there, it gets a lot better and easier :)

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Thanks Mis73,

I've been holding off the pain pills all day. I did take 1 hour ago and the pain is subsiding

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left lower size was the lower part of the colon I used a heating pad, gasx, and a laxative to get things moving once I had a BM it was gone for good. take pain meds as directed.....line dancer

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Never let the pain get ahead of you take the pain meds when it's time for the first week. This is not the time to be a Superwoman...

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Superwoman no, Superman maybe

:-)

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Remember to do a lot of walking, a little at a time. It mat still be gass pain. You also will not feel 100% until week 4-6 as you had major surgery and your insides need to heal. Don't overdue it. Also, make sure you are drinking a lot of Water and add a stool softener or Fiber to your drinks so that you so not get constipated. That will be the worse! Good luck!

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Thanks SueBee01, ALL you guys are great and thanks for you Support!!!!

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You will get through it! Just keep asking questions and remember if the pain is overwhelming then call your doctor. We have all been there.

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