One week out..pain question....

[twobluecats 1]

Okay, I was able to walk around several times outside yesterday. And, while the left side and my back were tender when I would finish, I was able to do it. Today, I can't walk hardly anywhere without the really uncomfortable pulling and tugging on the left side, and my back starts almost cramping.

Can anyone advise on what sort of pain or discomfort you experienced? I know my heaviest weight is carried in my belly, so I'm thinking that standing and walking puts so much more pressure on my incision.

I may call the doctor today.

[Wisconsin_Gal 0]

Hey Twobluecats,

I am two days out and I can pretty much walk around anywhere. Right from ICU I walked to the bathroom and used it. I have been walking around every since. I have a high pain threshold, but honestly, I am feeling pretty good. I hear that next week I am going to be VERY weak due to lack of solid food. I know that when I work out hard and haven't eaten the right food, my body hurts like crazy and I get very weak. could this be what is happening to you?

I can't help you out much since i am a bit behind you, but keep posting as I may be there next week!

[lauramomof3 2]

well i had the same left sided pain that you are experiencing. my doctor said there is some kind of stich that they use on that side. i don't know if it is the same as mine but trust me it gets easier. tomorow will be 2 weeks since i was sleeved. good luck

[Tracy46545 6]

TwoBlueCats,

I'm on day 7 and experience only mild soreness, certainly no pain.

I think you should call the doctor.

[twobluecats 1]

Yes, this is what my doctor explained. I called this afternoon, and the PA said I can expect real discomfort there as they "worked" heavily from that area, and the stitches are through a lot of muscle, which will pull. She said it would not be surprising to here "popping!" Yikes! I go in on Wednesday for my drain to be removed (from a different incision), so I'm sure they will check me all out then too. Just seems I stepped back today instead of forward. I guess things like this are to be expected.

well i had the same left sided pain that you are experiencing. my doctor said there is some kind of stich that they use on that side. i don't know if it is the same as mine but trust me it gets easier. tomorow will be 2 weeks since i was sleeved. good luck

[i1Linda 15]

Theresa -

I had the exact same pain - mine however was right at 2 weeks post-op. That left-side incision was a bugger. At two weeks a started having back spasms. Apparently, our stomach muscles wrap around and attach in the back region. I'm glad you called your doctor though. Better to be over cautious then not worry about something you should - that's why we pay them. Hang in there, it gets SO MUCH BETTER. Get that drain out on Wednesday and it will be all down hill from there.

[twobluecats 1]

Thanks, Linda! We have the same doc, Dr. Nicholson. They've been great, and I'm glad to know that I'm not alone on this weird pain. Maybe it's something in the way Dr. Nick sews us up!! And, yes, I believe when I get rid of this icky drain, I will be very happy!

ps...YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!!

Theresa -

I had the exact same pain - mine however was right at 2 weeks post-op. That left-side incision was a bugger. At two weeks a started having back spasms. Apparently, our stomach muscles wrap around and attach in the back region. I'm glad you called your doctor though. Better to be over cautious then not worry about something you should - that's why we pay them. Hang in there, it gets SO MUCH BETTER. Get that drain out on Wednesday and it will be all down hill from there.

[longhorn 11]

Twoblue,

Overall, sounds like you are doing quite well. The weight you have already lost is impressive. I'm sorry for the pain you are experiencing but it does seem from many other posters comments that this goes away in a few days. I'm sure getting rid of your drain will be a huge comfort.

Anyways, I appreciate your updates. My sleeve date is one week from today and naturally I'm very nervous and anxious. I'm looking at your journey as where I may be a couple of weeks from now. But I'm jealouos that you have already gone through these 2 weeks and I still have to experience that.

Continued best wishes to your recovery....

[twobluecats 1]

Thanks, Longhorn. Weird thing, today the tugging is sorta gone, and I'm just left with the back spasms or weakness. Still, much easier to get some walking in! But, I had a bit of nausea this morning. Didn't really know what it was, but then I took one of the nausea pills, and it helped immediately!

You will do GREAT with your surgery! I know what you mean about looking forward. I'm ready to have mushy foods! I'm sick of sweet things and soup! I never thought I'd get sick of soup!

Be sure and keep us posted, and I'll keep my journey going here too!

[bigtex52 0]

Hang in there Theresa. I am having the same left side pain and am starting to share your love of Soups, and all things liquid and sweet. I don't know why, but I am thinking that once we lose the JP drains, life will start to get better very quickly.

[i1Linda 15]

Wow! We seemed to have a bunch of Dr. Nicholson patients on here now. Yeah! Welcome all of you and good luck on your journey.