Sharp random stomach pains? Anyone else?

[sirensiren 67]

I've already sent my surgeon an email about it, but I figure it helps to see if others have experienced this as well.

I'm 4 days post op.

My stomach seems to be having sharp sudden pains, sometimes one happens every hour, sometimes they happen every minute for 5 minutes- super random.

Is this part of the healing process?

I'm trying not to panic.

Please don't respond telling me to call 9-11, I know only a dr. can truly diagnose this, I'm just trying to see if others have experienced this. I am 2 hours and a national border from my MD.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Yes I just got an ultrasound yesterday regarding the same pain started right away persisted n got worse 9 days out to today day 13. Read the last couple posts on my thread "1st day of my journey" I go in detail. Good luck!!

I've already sent my surgeon an email about it, but I figure it helps to see if others have experienced this as well.

I'm 4 days post op.

My stomach seems to be having sharp sudden pains, sometimes one happens every hour, sometimes they happen every minute for 5 minutes- super random.

Is this part of the healing process?

I'm trying not to panic.

Please don't respond telling me to call 9-11, I know only a dr. can truly diagnose this, I'm just trying to see if others have experienced this. I am 2 hours and a national border from my MD.

[Thomas CPA 496]

Does not sound normal to me, only pains I had was from staples pulling skin tight. No stomach pain.

[sirensiren 67]

Thanks Getinmybelly, it looks like everything turned out pretty normal after your ultrasound? How are you now?

I'm fearful it could be from lifting too much. I made the (likely foolish) choice to bring my feeble mother as a traveling companion, and I'm the most able bodied person on this trip. When I won't help her with her bags she gets upset, even knowing I'm supposed to avoid lifting more than 10 lbs.

Dr. Kelly called me and told me if I don't have a fever not to panic, but to call back if it gets worse.

[tlong 0]

I am 4 days out of surgery and I do have those stomach pains. My dr. gave me a prescription for abdominal cramps. It seems that when I drink an oz. of something that my stomach cramps up with gut-wrenching pain. I've tried the prescription but didn't have much success so I have decreased the amount of each sip. Might I add..it takes FOREVER to get all my liquids and Protein in. Don't think I have accomplished either of these post-surgery. Getting there...

[GetInMyBelly 80]

I did not get the results back because they r closed for veterans day. I am Also waiting on blood tests. Dr thought it could b gallstones. But that's no where in the region if my pain. It is painful to get the ultrasound. They push very hard many times all over, but I think it'll give me peice of mind that all is hopefully ok. Rest good this weekend :0) btw a heating pad helps I realized. But that's only when lying down :0/ yeah if u did a lot of lifting you could have soreness for sure.

Thanks Getinmybelly, it looks like everything turned out pretty normal after your ultrasound? How are you now?

I'm fearful it could be from lifting too much. I made the (likely foolish) choice to bring my feeble mother as a traveling companion, and I'm the most able bodied person on this trip. When I won't help her with her bags she gets upset, even knowing I'm supposed to avoid lifting more than 10 lbs.

Dr. Kelly called me and told me if I don't have a fever not to panic, but to call back if it gets worse.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Does not sound normal to me, only pains I had was from staples pulling skin tight. No stomach pain.

what do u mean staples pulling skin tight? Where? U mean in belly? Thanks CPA

[dreamy 3]

I occasionally have those too. I am 8 days out. I also had a total hysterectomy 6 mo. ago. I had the exact type of sudden pangs--I now know was my insides healing. I believe it is the nerves that are cut are mending. Those sharp pains from the Hyst. have gone, but I am getting a few from what I think might be the staple line. I am very in tune with my body and have had a great recovery thus far. I have done no lifting and have followd my diet to a t. No temp-- and was off pain meds while still in hospital. I hope you find comfort in this and as long as you are not running any fever, and they are not continous, I would not worry.--but that's me.

[sirensiren 67]

To hear this is SOOOO calming, thank you- I was fearful, but I realize they aren't horrible or coupled with any other effects that are concerning, so I'm fine. I think the fact that we know that our stomachs are delicate during these first weeks is a big part of what may cause random pains or feelings too.

[dreamy 3]

Hey--when were you sleeved? I was Nov 3rd, Dr. Aceves. How ya doing with Head hunger? Hate to say this , but everything (food) runs right thru-- that is my only complaint. But I feel that until I get on solids, then liquid in- liquid out will be the norm.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

My mom had the same experience with ger hysterectomy n said it's probably the nerves, as well and will heal in time. Thanks for reinforcing that theory.

I occasionally have those too. I am 8 days out. I also had a total hysterectomy 6 mo. ago. I had the exact type of sudden pangs--I now know was my insides healing. I believe it is the nerves that are cut are mending. Those sharp pains from the Hyst. have gone, but I am getting a few from what I think might be the staple line. I am very in tune with my body and have had a great recovery thus far. I have done no lifting and have followd my diet to a t. No temp-- and was off pain meds while still in hospital. I hope you find comfort in this and as long as you are not running any fever, and they are not continous, I would not worry.--but that's me.

[sirensiren 67]

Hey--when were you sleeved? I was Nov 3rd, Dr. Aceves. How ya doing with Head hunger? Hate to say this , but everything (food) runs right thru-- that is my only complaint. But I feel that until I get on solids, then liquid in- liquid out will be the norm.

I've noticed this too! It stands to reason, if you're only intaking liquids you're system is not going to produce anything else but liquids.< /p>

I am hoping in the next few days I can have a tablespoon or so of raw egg white for Protein, I'm rather low energy,

I made my first lightly caffeinated drink today (green tea) so I hope that will help a bit. I am really happy I feel as good as I do!

The sharp pains seem to be something others have complained of, and been fine. I am not going to worry myself unless they get worse (they are getting better) or star to be coupled with other problems that are signs of a real issue. I think sometimes just letting the process "happen" and honoring that your body is going to do a few weird things after a procedure like this is probably better for healing than worrying every time something odd happens.