Piercing pain after eating? 1 Week Post-Op

[CeCe531 18]

I had 1 tbs of puréed cottage cheese and one hour after eating I have several small, piercing waves of pain where my stomach is. Anyone else? Any advice? Thanks in advance! <3

[NurseGrace 509]

Reverse back to liquids and call your surgical team. Piercing pain is not normal. It could just be too soon to transition but it could be something else.

[NurseGrace 509]

Sorry for the repeat post. Im mobile and so its a little testy.

[T'snewstart 251]

For sure call the Dr. .... Maybe you should try to stay on liquids until then. I remember eating yogurt and cottage cheese in the beginning was very difficult. It took time for my new tummy to adjust. Best Wishes

[CeCe531 18]

Thanks guys, I emailed my surgeon. The pain is right below the drain site. No nausea or fever. Besides that I feel great. Tons of energy.

[mark! 449]

I had piercing pain in that same area about 2 weeks out, it sucked. I called my doctor and they advised it was likely pain from the incision and mesh they used on the larger incision. 2 swallow tests confirmed no leak, other tests revealed no issues at all, it was just weird. I think I may have overdone my activity or something. A few days rest I was good as new. Be careful though, better safe than sorry, get it checked out.

[CeCe531 18]

Ok, thanks for sharing. Pain is gone now and I've had a sf Popsicle with no problems. I still emailed my surgeon though.

[CeCe531 18]

Surgeon responded, said this pain is normal and will gradually disappear over the next couple weeks. Whew!