Pain

samantha209 · April 22, 2011

So I was sleeved on 4/11 and this morning I am in pain. First it was on the right side now its on the left...I dont know if its gas, or muscles tightening up....it kinda feels like a charlie horse in stomach muscles but if i try to stand straight up it hurts....i am walking hunched over or if I lay on the couch stretched out it feels better...i have been massaging it and it feels better when I do that....why am I regressing...when will this pain be over

its not the direct incision but the area surrounding the incision

Could it be gas

katmagmom · April 22, 2011

Not sure what it is Samantha, but I'm definitely saying a prayer for you RIGHT NOW! Call your doctor if at all possible. And keep us updated.

samantha209 · April 22, 2011

thanks Kat..i am inclined to think its gas because its more so under the rib cage...and when i massage it I get minor relief....i had my follow up on wednesday and was told everything looked fine.

i did sleep on my stomach last nite...maybe it was too soon

Infernored · April 22, 2011

Did you have a drain? I had my surgery on the 12th and got my drain pulled yesterday. When it was in, my ribs hurt all the time (it was inserted just under my left lower rib). As soon as it was out my belly is alot less sore. But it hurt like a @%$@# coming out though. I get a little sore on the incision areas if I bend over or something too. Good luck!

thanks Kat..i am inclined to think its gas because its more so under the rib cage...and when i massage it I get minor relief....i had my follow up on wednesday and was told everything looked fine.

i did sleep on my stomach last nite...maybe it was too soon

fatBgone · April 22, 2011

Sam, you and were the same day and I've been sleeping on my side or stomach for awhile. I didn't have a drain though so not sure about that. If it's gas I would think if you walked you would have some relief through belching. I will say that I have some stomach muscle twitches going on but not bad pain. Call your surgeon. Keep us posted.