Three Weeks Post Op & Pain Under Left Rib Cage - HELP!!!

[jennifernj 12]

Hi everyone:

I have so far had a pretty problem free (knock on wood) post op experience. I am three and a half weeks out, had minimal pain following the procedure and have lost approx. 25 lbs.

Then, last night during the night, I felt a pain at the bottom of my rib cage on the left side. It has not gone away.

I read that it could be Constipation or gas and try drinking warm tea so that is what I am doing,but wanted to know if anyone had any knowledge about this and/or experience.

Thank you!

[2012 359]

Where is your port located? This can be sensitive for some time after surgery. Some people have it on there right side (which is where mine is) and some have it on there left side. You just had the port attached to a muscle and this takes time to heal.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

It could very well be that you are not moving your bowels enough. Drink plenty of liquids and add Miralax, or Benefiber if need be. Getting impacted is serious stuff.

[cleescruggs 13]

I have had this left side pain also. I am due for a fill today but of all times I am constipated. I have tried stool softners, laxatives, MOM and now suppositories and still can't go. Its been a week and I am getting worried. Also did Miralax all weekend, nothing. I guess I am impacted and don't know what to do. I have had my band a year and lost around 80 lbs. I have never been able to go unless I take something. This time is the worse. Any suggestions before I see the doctor today. I need this fill. I have no Fluid in my band, doctor took it all out, because of reflux so this is my first fill since October.

[dawalsh 919]

Hi everyone:

I have so far had a pretty problem free (knock on wood) post op experience. I am three and a half weeks out' date=' had minimal pain following the procedure and have lost approx. 25 lbs.

Then, last night during the night, I felt a pain at the bottom of my rib cage on the left side. It has not gone away.

I read that it could be Constipation or gas and try drinking warm tea so that is what I am doing,but wanted to know if anyone had any knowledge about this and/or experience.

Thank you![/quote']

Hi,

I had that pain for a long time as well. Even though it hurts, keep moving and yes drink a hot beverage but try walking swinging your arms as much as possible.

Of course needless to say if you feel the pain has not gone away after a reasonable amount of time call your doctor. Be honest and tell him what you have been doing to ease the pain. Your doctor may want to see you before he decides to prescribe any type of medication.

[LeeB1946 261]

Where is your port located? This can be sensitive for some time after surgery. Some people have it on there right side (which is where mine is) and some have it on there left side. You just had the port attached to a muscle and this takes time to heal.

I have had this issue. My port on the left side and my pain in rib cage on the back left and the pain goes almost to the spine. Had it for about 2 weeks or so after surgery and then it went away. Got back after fill and it went away after about 2 weeks, but still if I sit for too long, especially at the computer on lapband talk (lol) it will come back. Mowed the lawn today and it went away so exercise is important too I guess.