Pain at 10 days post op

[cd0727 32]

Hi all!

I have been doing some googling but figured I would come here to ask my question since you all are so knowledgable about the ins and outs of the sleeve. Since yesterday, I have had tightness in my stomach. I can drink but it makes me nauseous. I keep getting gas bubbles but it's almost like they can't get out. I woke up this morning kinda sweaty and dizzy. I was going to try and wait until tomorrow to call my dr. I just don't know what if there is anything I can do to make this better. I am so scared about having a leak. I feel paranoid.. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

[Chele H 427]

DO NOT wait until tomorrow....call your doctor today......now

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Are you on stool softeners, antacids? Have you had a BM yet? Are you walking around? It may be built up gas or acid and not a leak. It just hard to tell the difference early on. That said it's better to be safe than sorry give the doctor a call and see what he says.

[cd0727 32]

I'm on acid reflux meds and have had bms since surgery. I know it sounds stupid, I just didn't want to bother my dr on New Years. I can drink Water, it just feels like a lava lamp in my belly.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You just had major surgery. Guess what? You're doctor or whatever resident is on call gets paid to be disturbed on New Year's. If something doesn't feel right, call them!

[BitterSweet* 835]

Call your doctor and at a bare minimum go to urgent care if you are unable to reach him or her. Happy New Years and I hope you begin feeling better soon.

[JenSull 2]

How are you feeling? Did you call doctor?

[cd0727 32]

I'm actually feeling a lot better. I laid down flat for a few hours and the pain subsided with a few burps. I'm still tender and have a little ting of pain so I'll call in to morning to see if they want me to come in. I have my follow up on Tuesday but i don't

Want to wait if it's important to go in.

[galadriel535 43]

If you have not called your doctor yet, and you feel as if you would rather wait (it is not an emergency) then PLEASE call your doctor tomorrow! Better safe than sorry, OK? If it gets worse, CALL doctor or go to urgent cre or ER, please!

[cd0727 32]

I just put a call into my doctor because I had a restless night and woke up just as bad as I was yesterday. I'm hoping to get a call back soon... I'll keep you all posted.

[cd0727 32]

Just got a call back and the dr didn't seem overly concerned. He said he thinks it's my new tummy trying to get used to the amount of acid and gas it needs to produce. He wants me to keep up on my nausea and acid meds and said not to be afraid to take a pain pill or Tylenol of I need it. He said fluids will be my best friend because the more I drink, the more the gas gets displaced and has to come out. He said he is not thinking leak at this point, which is a good thing! I have an appointment Tuesday for a follow up but he said if I need anything to just call.

[Chele H 427]

Are you walking? I was blessed with no gas pains but I have read many, many posts that say walking is the best way to released trapped gas and just moving will help your recovery.

I walked up and down my hall when it was raining outside and I couldn't go outside.

[cd0727 32]

Yep, I've been walking as much as I can. Hubby got me a Fitbit for Christmas and I'm logging 5000 steps a day.