Sharp pains in left side

[swomack1031 10]

10 days post op and having really sharp consistent stabbing pains in my side---feels like I'm being poked over and over. It has got me doubled over and I can not sit or lay comfortably. Has any one else experienced this?

I went to my follow up appointment and told the doctor and med assistant said this was to be expected and to take pain meds. They dont seem to be working. Im really worried this is something else...

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

When was your last BM? Could be your intestines complaining

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I'm going on seven weeks postop and I'm getting dull achy twinges on my left side.

[punzel426 19]

If the pain is upper left abdomen pain, it's most likely your new tummy. I am a little over 3 weeks out and get similar pain and for me it seems to be gas (air trapped). Try gas-x strips. If its lower left abdomen its probably your bowels or lack there of..... In which case u may be able to take colace (stool softener) of course check with your doc first. I am certainly no doc, lol. Hope this helps and u feel better soon.

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[Yoli3925 67]

I have the stabbing, burning, and tearing sensations on my left side too. My surgeon told me that my pain was from an internal stitch in the muscle. She told me to take my pain meds and Tylenol but neither helped with the pain. The pain is becoming less intense which is a good sign but it's still there. Only time will take care of this.

[dfdscott 53]

I had something similar 2 days after discharge. It ended up being a stich and a degradable piece of gauze that the got stuck in between my stomach and spleen. Non the less I wouldnt play around and I would take the ride to the er. I did and ended up staying overnight. Best decision not only for my own piece of mind but the pain mamagement at the hospital is 10000 times better for you. Good luck but as a 17 year veteran medic I would say play it safe and get checked.

[FreeToBMe 8]

My surgery was April 11, I only quit having the stabbing pains April 30. MD said it was from the sphincter stitches of the larger incisions through my ab muscles deep inside. I took my last Rx pain meds May 2. Now just aching in the 6 places they had to go in for my surgery. I can almost sit up now without pain

[dfdscott 53]

I must be the exception I am at 0 pain and my incisions are 99% healed. Good luck to you guys though. It should pass fine. I would still suggest walking. It helped me greatly