Sharp pains..help

pumpkin73 · October 17, 2013

I am 6 days post op and was on my way to feeling better. I drunk about 4 oz of skim milk with a scoop of vanilla Unjury Protein Powder. 20 minutes later I started having sharp pains on left lower side of my stomach. Could this be a sign of lactose intolerance or dumping? I took some Lortab (for the 1st time in 3 days)...hoping this will help with the pain. Has anyone experienced this?

Mid West · October 17, 2013

I'm about the same as you, I had my op on the 10th last Thursday. Sorry, personal question but have you been to the loo since your op? I know that can cause some pretty sharp pain if you haven't 'been' for a while.

pumpkin73 · October 17, 2013

No, I haven't been since surgery. I drank a smooth yesterday but this only gave me gas. I will try Miralax next; hopefully that will help. But for now, I think I will switch to Almond milk. That pain had me in tears.

Mid West · October 17, 2013

That might be it then but if it happens again, I would definitely get in touch with your health carers :-)

pumpkin73 · October 17, 2013

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Thanks. I go to the dr tomorrow to get my drained pulled out. I will mention it to them.