Pain, Left Side :(

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I'm 8 weeks out and haven't had too bad of a time but two days ago I woke with Sharp pain on my left side kinda under my rib cage. I'm just praying it goes away. It hurts when moving or not moving. Blah

[lollyfidy1965 402]

Just out of curiosity, were you checked for gallstones prior to your surgery?

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

No, I was not checked. I was self pay and only was required to do blood work and ekg.

[Debra StC 2]

I had set up an infection from surgery three weeks after. It sounds to me like the exact same thing I had. See your doctor NOW!!!!!!

My incision on the left side has been repoened and i pack it twice a day. I was very sick the longer you wait to longer it will take to heal.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

All my incisions are closed. Was it an infection from the inside? Thanks for yalls help! This is so worrisome and being self pay I'm not sure who I call, my surgeon or my pcp.

[Debra StC 2]

Yes, the infection started from the inside. It was caused from surgery. My best advice is to call your doctor's office and have them run some blood work. I was in the hospital for four days in terrible pain. I hope you feel better soon.

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

gallbladder pain is right side (or back, shoulder)-- call the surgeon.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Calling now, thanks yall!

[MamaMelly 97]

Praying for you, keep us posted.

[SLIM12 19]

Had the same pain. It went away in about a week. Think I pulled a muscle/stitch picking up some drinks.< /p>

[mrsdaugherty 28]

For me it took the longest time for my left side to stop hurting. Just when I thought it was better I would feel it again. It felt like it was bottom rib at times. I am 7 weeks post op and it just stopped maybe a week or so ago. My doctor said that is the area they do the most work from and take your stomach out from. So I would call and ask the doctor. I hope it gets better soon!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

My drs nurse suggested taking milk of magnesia to see if it helped the pain. The theory is that I introduced raw vegetables this past week and they were most likely not digesting well... Ok so I took her advice and did two days of MOM and wow my pain is gone. Thank you so much for the help,prayers, and concern.

[On my Waaaay 21]

So glad you are feeling better!!!!