3 months post op and question...

[ptoezee 0]

Ok, Im 3 months out, and at least once a week maybe twice I take a stool softener to keep things moving....and there are times when my left, lower side hurts, and going to the bathroom makes it go away. Well, this morning, my right, lower side has sstarted hurting and cramping enough to take my breath away at times can this also be related to having to go to the bathroom?

Im not running a fever, it is just, I started to say uncomfortable, but no, it hurts

[Infernored 5]

You could try taking a stool softener once a day to see if that helps. In the hospital, doctors usually prescribe it twice a day for almost everyone. Don't take it if you get diarrhea. If you starting having regular bowel movements and you still have pain, go check with your doctor. Do you still have your gallbladder?

[ptoezee 0]

Yes, I still have my gall bladder....and Im waiting for the stool softener to kick in to see if it will help. to be perfectly honest, it is already a bit easier then it was earlier....but still uncomfortable...this is just crazy!!!!!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Probably gas pains/IBS. There's not much on the left side of your stomach towards the bottom besides intestines. Your gallbladder is in the right upper quadrant, so gallbladder problems wouldn't cause pain in that area.

[ptoezee 0]

Why do things like this have to happen on weekends, or when it is most inconvenient??? It is on my right side, it hasnt gone away completely, but it is a bit better. Its just soo aggravating!