Severe pain behind bellybutton

[Vramos721 1]

Hi everyone, I had my gastric bypass on 4-4-13, so I'm about 2.5 weeks out. I have a horrible pain towards the front of my left side and right behind my bellybutton. Whenever I cough or sneeze I get a horrible burning/tearing sensation. The doctors keep saying everyone complains about pain on the left incision so I have been hesitant to bring it up further, but the more I pay attention, the pain is not from an incision at all... I'm thinking its a hernia? Anybody had similar problems?

[Nel 189]

I had it. It went away. Heat helps. I felt like I'd ripped open that incision on the left of my belly button.. it hurt to stand, sit up, lay, move....it was sore to the touch. It DID go away though. After about 2 weeks.

[Vramos721 1]

I had it. It went away. Heat helps. I felt like I'd ripped open that incision on the left of my belly button.. it hurt to stand' date=' sit up, lay, move....it was sore to the touch. It DID go away though. After about 2 weeks.[/quote']

Yes, this is exactly what I feel like! Got a heating pad last night and it definitely helped. Also happy to know it'll go away. Thank you!!

[btb2013 84]

Take it seriously though. If its still there in 5-7 days see ur doc. They may need to scope u to check it out.

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; CW 198.4....GW 145

[Vramos721 1]

Take it seriously though. If its still there in 5-7 days see ur doc. They may need to scope u to check it out.

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; CW 198.4....GW 145

OK thanks

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Severe pain - call your doctor. That's what they're there for. It is most likely nothing to worry about but it's definitely something to be evaluated by the "boss". If he/she says it's nothing to worry about, the peace of mind alone will help you heal that much faster!

[jazzyjett 2]

I'm having the same discomfort, however, I did have pain a week after that sent me back into surgery. I has scar tissue that had adhered my small bowel and it hurt a lot. If the pain is severe 7 out of ten Go to your doctor immediately!

[Vramos721 1]

OK, you guys have convinced me... Going in to see the doctor tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the help

[anai_nena 1]

I had same pain it just took time to heal I felt it for four weeks...