Pain Question

[erikadawn 1]

I am four days post op, and I have pain in the right side of my abdomen. Is this normal? Should I be worried about a hernia? Any advice would help.

[deekaspor 89]

Of course always call you doctor, but yes it is normal. You will start to feel like your old self about 4 weeks out. That's about when the tiredness goes away, and you realize your side did not hurt, your knees feel better. It is a wonderful thing.

[gaye jarvis 751]

I am 12 days post op and the pain in my side is the only thing that is really getting on my nerves, I can't do anything without it pulling, so I am looking forward to the day when I will not feel it.

[Christine Kirk-Lopez 5]

I'm glad you posted this question as I had surgery 5 days ago and also have the pain on the right side where I imagine my new sleeve is located. I am still having to use pain medication just to keep this area from being too painful. The meds knock the edge off enough that I can be functional. I am definitely getting better but the right side pain is still pretty intense without the medication. Hopeful that this is just a normal part of the surgery, given they cut out 3/4 of our stomachs. I'm still pretty tired but getting stronger every day too. Best wishes on continued healing : )

Christine