Is This Normal ?

lill · May 4, 2004

Hi all

is it normal to feel really sore from my bellybutton down, sore to touch almost like you have done too much excersie (but i haven't) Upper belly is fine where the surgrey was have been baned just over a month. Also is it normal to have consipation i was as regular as clock work before many have said you could set the alarm by me please help.

Alexandra · May 4, 2004

Hi Lill,

I don't know about the soreness. Is it near one of your incisions? Or is it a muscle that aches? Anything is possible and I'd think that unless it's a sharp pain it's not indicating anything wrong. Aches and pains related to surgery differ quite a bit from person to person...perhaps you've invented a new one!

But Constipation IS definitely common. Think about it--you're taking in much less solid food and Fiber than previously, so there's less to move through your digestive system. Particularly right after the liquid diet, things can be slow. I for one have to make a concerted effort to get enough Fiber into me, or things can get uncomfortable. My tactic is to add a little Benefiber to my morning coffee every day--not a full dose, just a little--and that keeps things humming along. Raisins and grapes help too.

You'll find what works for you, and in the meantime drink plenty of fluids. Good luck!!

La_madam · May 4, 2004

I have had a pain in my lower left side next to my belly button sort of like a side ache like you used to get when you were a kid when you ran too hard. It is not unbearable but sometimes more noticable then other times and other times I don't feel it at all. I'm not very concerned with it. I'm only 4 weeks post op today so I could just be a slow healer. If it persists and gets worse I would call the doctor. I called my doctor and he told me it could be trapped gas or just from my port incision he told me if it gets worse to call him back and go see him.

Michelle

4/6/04

Dr Ortiz

265/245/160ish

5'7

lill · May 5, 2004

thank you for you help

its not near any of my cuts and it is sometimes sharp but having the post from you has settled me down. i did metion it to Dr he said just sore my body went through a bit just didnt think it would last that long is all. but now im right thanks again