krystle. k 26 Posted May 12, 2014 I was sleeved last Monday 5/5 and I know it's still early on but I have horrible pain by my right ribs. Has anyone experienced this? Maybe it's just where the stomach was cut? Ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skittles00 12 Posted May 12, 2014 Do you have a drainage tub? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) early on but I have horrible pain by my right ribs. @@krystle. k hi newbie i see you are one week PO sorry you are having pain others "might" have had similar feelings/pain besides the pain in your ribs (which i'm not minimizing) are other issues going well??? able to drink, are you vomitting??? bathroom issues???? gas???? hope you are trying to walk around the house to get yourself back on the road to health we are here to support you/share similar medical issues/give advice we're all smart here (especially me ) but....... always call listen to your doc/surgeon when you have any medical problem/issue he's the one in the know hope you feel better sooner than later good luck kathy Edited May 12, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystle. k 26 Posted May 12, 2014 I did have a hiatal hernia as well he stitched up plus intestines thru my abdominal wall. I have 30 staples for 14 incisions. No I'm drinking fine not nauseous just hurts to laugh, cough or take deep breaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) hiatal hernia as well he stitched up plus intestines thru my abdominal wall. I have 30 staples for 14 incisions. @@krystle. k know many have had a hiatal hernia (not me) that "might" be an attributing factor to your pain in the rib area check with your doc hurting when you laugh ???? knock it off!!!! no more coughing allowed - suck it up!!! deep breathing???? hmmmmmm, stop breathing nawwwww, keep on keepin on feel better kathy Edited May 12, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystle. k 26 Posted May 14, 2014 Seen my doc today my staples were taken out and I found out the pain I'm having is from my intestinal problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsjohnson112 0 Posted May 14, 2014 Same issue. I'm post-op day 1 and also had a hernia repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites