Cramping on the left side

[jessroto 8]

Had my surgery 2-24-14 and I keep getting cramping on my left side as if I ran a mile... Anyone else experiencing this? And if so why?

[jujube 42]

I had that also. Not sure what it was. Gas?? But I had a drain in that spot also. Once I had the drain out, I haven't had them since.

[jessroto 8]

Hmmm I don't have a drain :/ they said it may be gas it's just really uncomfortable.. Just feels like an exercise cramp as opposed to gas idk I get scared easily

[jujube 42]

I have read that many surgeons pull the stomach out of this area and the incision is slighty larger and that is why that pain happens. My stomach was pulled from the belly button hole so I think my "stitch" was from the drain.

[rosie13182 4]

I had my sleeve on 2/3/14 and I get this same pain. It feels like I've got a running cramp. It goes away when I lie down, but comes back as soon as I get it. It gets worse when I bend over. Idk what it is, but I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[jessroto 8]

It's fustrating because that's the only complaint I have but it's still bothersome

[lsuchick4 54]

I had the same thing. My dr said that is where he removed the stomach. I feel it still sometimes if I'm more active.

[Asinger 1]

I had the gastric sleeve on 2/3/14.. I am getting the same pain as you are..My doctor also said that is where your stomach was worked on and that it is healing..You feel like a knife is jabbing into your left side.Im glad im not the only one too.But i have to admit my bellybutton area is extremely very sore and can not wear jeans yet.

[tiffany81 5]

Had my surgery 2-24-14 and I keep getting cramping on my left side as if I ran a mile... Anyone else experiencing this? And if so why?

Hey we share the same surgery date.

[changetocome2014 37]

I had surgery 2/10 and have same exact thing!! I'm also getting serious heartburn and pain in my back. No matter how little I eat or how slow i eat it constantly feels like its coming up and I'm scared I'm goin to end up with an ulcer :/

[SuperFab 689]

There is a deep internal suture there that is healing. Sometimes the pain can take your breath away it'll be so sudden and sharp. I'm 2 weeks out and it does get better. Take it easy on bending.