Serious Pain!

[Jules27 4]

I've got 3 incisions plus the drain tube hole. One of the incisions has somewhat of a knot above it and it hurts extremely bad. Has anyone else experienced this?? And also when I take a drink of something it kinda feels like it has to gurgle its way down. Is this normal??

[kyllfalcon 768]

Anyone should call their surgeon's office if they suspect anything wrong.

Gurgling, yes, normal. Knots and serious pain, not normal.

[AStephenson 159]

Hi Jules...are you fresh out of surgery? I'm not sleeved yet but I think that gurgling sensation you are describing may be because of the swelling of your sleeve, which everyone has right after surgery. I've watched several different people's leak tests under flouroscopy (sp?) and the Fluid definitely looks like it has to work it's way around some nooks and crannies, not a "straight shot" at all!

[delta_girl 931]

The knot may be a pocket of inflammation or an infection.

Don't be afraid to call your doctor at this stage.