Ouch!

[PoohSoup0803 45]

So I'm 4 days post op.. Been home 3 days.. And I've been getting super sharp pains in my stomach & abdomen. They hurt so bad they take my breath away & nearly bring me to tears. Does anyone else have this problem? :'(

[softwsolu1 8]

When you say sharp pains - are they out of nowhere? Do they come when you move around or just happen on their own?

If they're happening on their own you should probably call your doc.

[PoohSoup0803 45]

Sometimes I'm just sitting or laying down & I feel a sharp pain.. It takes my breath away.. I'm not sure if maybe I just got a pocket of air stuck there or what.. Just trying to see if this is ever happened to anyone else?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Super sharp pains are not an acceptable side effect. Call your docs office. There should be someone on call if he's not.

[GiGi3 33]

Have you been walking? Got to get that gas out. Walking is going to do that.

[PoohSoup0803 45]

Scary.. Thanks for responses..

[PoohSoup0803 45]

Yes I walk nearly every hour for 5-10 minutes

[softwsolu1 8]

Yes I walk nearly every hour for 5-10 minutes

Honestly, I would call the doc. I felt really badly about doing this at first - my surgery was right before Thanksgiving and I woke up with real acid/pain problems on Thanksgiving morning at 5 am. My wife insisted that we call the doc, she did, and not only was he gracious and helpful, he called back repeatedly throughout the day to monitor my progress.

Maybe I'm a baby about it but I'd just rather be safe than sorry.

[GiGi3 33]

It is a serious operation. Call your doctor if you are not comfortable with what is going on in your stomach.

[PoohSoup0803 45]

Thank you for your responses

[GiGi3 33]

Keep us posted.