sever sharp pain under my drain tube site. 2 weeks post op.

[Jacsmom161 0]

I am so worried about this severe pain directly under my drain tube site. It only hurts when I walk. No pain when I am still or sitting/laying down. The pain is so sharp and is so intense that it almost brings me to tears. I have quit taking my Loritab and haven't had any for 4 days but started back on it tonight. I got up out of my chair about 30 mnutes after I took the Loritab, thinking that it would help with the pain but it didn't. So now I am on here trying to look up what could possibly be wrong with me. I looked up info on gallbladder symptoms and the only related symptom I have is the sharp pain under the right rib so i am hoping it isnt that. I am scared. I was self pay because of no insurance. I am self employed and can not miss any more work. I had called my doctor's office Monday morning after having a rough weekend. I was told to try ibuprofen and if I didn't get better, to call back on Wednesday. I will be calling at 8am in the morning.

[sasicas 194]

Ibuprofen already? I know every place is different but most surgeons I have heard of expect patients to stay away from it for a few months at least. My surgeon won't let me take it at all.

Anyways, good idea going to see the doctor in the morning. I had pain for months at my largest incision, it was enough to put me in tears many times. Never had any pain at my drain incision though.

[Jacsmom161 0]

Ibuprofen already? I know every place is different but most surgeons I have heard of expect patients to stay away from it for a few months at least. My surgeon won't let me take it at all.

Anyways, good idea going to see the doctor in the morning. I had pain for months at my largest incision, it was enough to put me in tears many times. Never had any pain at my drain incision though.

I broke down and called the on call nurse last night about 11:30pm. She turned around and called my surgeon. My surgeon called me back. When I told her about the ibuprofen, she told me to stop taking it. So I have. I started back on my Loritab last night. The first dose did nothing to help the pain. This morning, I took my second dose and.....RELEIF!!!! I am so happy! She did inform me last night, that it takes several doses sometimes to help. She was right! I am so happy and sooo releived!

[Jacsmom161 0]

I broke down and called the on call nurse last night about 11:30pm. She turned around and called my surgeon. My surgeon called me back. When I told her about the ibuprofen, she told me to stop taking it. So I have. I started back on my Loritab last night. The first dose did nothing to help the pain. This morning, I took my second dose and.....RELEIF!!!! I am so happy! She did inform me last night, that it takes several doses sometimes to help. She was right! I am so happy and sooo releived!

I forgot to add that I am still going in to see her this afernoon!

[tntransplant06 20]

If it's what I had it's a muscle thing that happens to some. I was only ok if I was lying down. I was told to double up my dose of pain medicine and REST. Also, wear the girdle thing. It took about 2.5 weeks to go away. The key is to REST. I'll say it again. REST. It will go away.

I forgot to add that I am still going in to see her this afernoon!

[Jacsmom161 0]

If it's what I had it's a muscle thing that happens to some. I was only ok if I was lying down. I was told to double up my dose of pain medicine and REST. Also, wear the girdle thing. It took about 2.5 weeks to go away. The key is to REST. I'll say it again. REST. It will go away.

Thanks so much for the advice! I never thought about wearing a girdle but I bet that would help! I went in today and got some shots in my stomach area to numb the pain. I was told that the shots would last anywhere from 6 hours- 2 weeks. Unfortunately, they only lasted 2 hours! I did get my pain mdeicine refilled and that is taking the edge off of the pain. I was also told to use a warm heating pad but to cover it with a towel.

[tntransplant06 20]

They didn't give you a girdle at the hospital?? Wow. This girdle I received is all stretch and adjustable. It's like wrapping yourself with a big ace bandage but more support. It really helped. The pain is coming from your belly weight pulling down on your muscles they cut to do your surgery. If you get some support of your belly, and hold it up and in, it lessens the pain and helps you heal. I'd call and ask the doc about one.

[Infernored 5]

My drain site hurt more than anything else. And getting it removed sucked! But as soon as it was out I felt 100% better. awesome even. hope they take it out soon!