Tender On The Let Side

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Just this evening I have been feeling a bit tender and achy on my left side, below the rib cage and probably where the remainder of my stomach resides. Not sure what it is, but kind of feels like a case of diverticulitis. I had that once. It is fairly far to the left side in front. I drink a lot of Water every day and am almost 5 months out. BM frequency is almost daily, but nothing to write home about. I should do a clean of the intestines. Any thoughts or related experiences?

[doxieville 799]

Do you still have your gall bladder?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Do you still have your gall bladder?

Yes, I do. Do you think tender on the left side would be that?

[doxieville 799]

One thing that I've noticed about gallbladder symptoms: everyone seems to be different. Some people hurt on their backs, some people feel like they are having a heartattack...some people get nauseous. It's the radiating pain that makes it hurt in diff spots. Since WLS makes us vulnerable to gall bladder issues, just keep that in mind.

However, if I remember correctly, you lift weights? My instinct tells me that maybe you pulled something? The sutures take months to dissolve.

Of course, as always, you should consult a doc if things get worse. I know that you know that i'm not a doc, am not pretending to be a doc, and am not giving you medical advice, just my theories. But others may think I am trying to play doc, so just setting things straight.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

One thing that I've noticed about gallbladder symptoms: everyone seems to be different. Some people hurt on their backs' date=' some people feel like they are having a heartattack...some people get nauseous. It's the radiating pain that makes it hurt in diff spots. Since WLS makes us vulnerable to gall bladder issues, just keep that in mind.

However, if I remember correctly, you lift weights? My instinct tells me that maybe you pulled something? The sutures take months to dissolve.

Of course, as always, you should consult a doc if things get worse. I know that you know that i'm not a doc, am not pretending to be a doc, and am not giving you medical advice, just my theories. But others may think I am trying to play doc, so just setting things straight.

[/quote']

Thanks for the suggestions. It might also just be that my BM are not productive enough and I need to do a more serious clean. Time to start using my Smooth Move supply. That worked well for me in the past, unrelated to sleeve operation.