Pain...Help!

[lisalisalisa 54]

Last night I started with this pain in my lower left abdomen. I had been constipated so I figured it was gas. I've gone to the bathroom all day today but the pain is no better. Should I be concerned or could this still be gas?

[ajustice 484]

How far out are u from surg? I had left side pain for right at 3 weeks then tenderness. I didn't think would ever go away and they kept telling me that's where the heaviest work and instrument maneuvering was done. I was worried I'd hurt forever but it did just suddenly get better. Hope that helps?

[lisalisalisa 54]

Thanks for answering I appreciate it! This isn't surgery pain I know that one you are talking about well lol. I called my doc today and they said to take stool softeners and that I am not eating enough. I was hitting 700-800 calories a day with effort. They want me at 1200 which seems monumental right now. I can not believe that I am even saying that! Before surgery I could hit 3000 on a bad day So, I guess I have more meals to eat here. Thanks again!

[Big Wojo 32]

I have the same pain and my surgery was July 16th it comes and goes I just figured its my insides repairing and what not. I know when I do have gas the pain there is more intense.

Highest Weight: 511lbs Pre Surgery: 435lbs Current Weight: 397

[lisalisalisa 54]

That sounds like me Wojo. The doctor said even if you had a bowel movement the Constipation could be causing the problem. They said stool softeners are harmless so take them and it should ease up. I hope we both feel better!

[Big Wojo 32]

See I feel constipated but went twice yesterday (sorry tmi) so I thought I was ok but I guess I'll start a stool softener to be safe.

Highest Weight: 511lbs Pre Surgery: 435lbs Current Weight: 397

[lmmp01 1]

I had this pain (super bad) in my lower left abdomen, and walked around guarding my side because I was sure it would kill me if anyone bumped into me.

My doctors solution was to take drugs to not feel it. It would wake me up in the night if I moved , one time it literally made me cry out loud.

The pain lasted for two weeks, i took drugs once a day while at work, the took two before bed. After exactly two weeks it just stopped.