Severe left side pain

[amybrn 1]

I'm 8 days post op and I have been having severe left sided pain that moves from my ribs to my hip bone. I've been to the ER after a ct scan and blood work they can't find a problem. I'm not constipated and I'm not over eating since I have to force myself to eat and drink during the day. Please tell me someone has had this and it will go away!

[mindylouho 9]

Does it feel like severe gas pains? Is it under ribs?

[amybrn 1]

It does feel like the worst gas pain I've ever had but it isn't related to gas. I did 2 doses of milk of magnesia and it was unchanged the entire time.

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

I could be the residual gas that your doc put into your belly to be able to do your surgery. Are you walking? Does that help to alleviate the pain? You should all your doctor if it continues.

[amybrn 1]

I'm already 8 days out so the residual air is gone and I have been in constant contact with my doc. I have 2 kids under 3, I have no choice but to be walking ????

[123Go 26]

I've had pretty bad pain at my left side too!

my surgeon told me that that was the side he did the most work through and that I have a short torso so there wasn't much room between my hip and the bottom of my ribs. I'm 2.5 weeks out now and not taking any pain meds. I still can't sleep on my left side comfortably, but it's definitely starting to get better

[amybrn 1]

Thank you for all you replies!!! I found out I have a lateral herniation of my thoracic vertebrae. It was referred pain from that. My back has always bothered me and got inflamed more when I was recovering. Now just supportive chairs and time will make things better.