Burning pain in abdomen

[Kaye21 46]

Has anybody else had a burning pain that's on the left side of the abdomen? I don't know what I did but every time I move it burns. I called my surgeon and they told me to start taking my pain meds again, use my binder again, and alternate cold & heat packs. To top that off I've felt nauseous all day and have been vomiting off and on for 4 hours but I think it finally stopped. I see my surgeon on Friday but I'm freaking out a little. I'm so worried that something is wrong.

[epiphani 28]

Nothing that anyone can tell you without seeing you and knowing more about you before and after surgery can substitute for seeing your surgeon. On the other hand, the left side is where most of the work was done and where things are hooked up. It isn't unusual to hurt more there, and it sounds to me like your surgeon's office gave you sound advice.

Since you are a few months out from surgery, I am wondering if this is coming as you transition from liquids to solid foods? That was the trickiest time for me. Your pouch is adjusting, the opening is tight and being challenged by solids, and nausea can come easily from eating too fast or too much (as well as from doing everything right!)

I would encourage you to keep working on getting down what fluids you can, take the pain medicine, and wear the binders. Consider whether part of the issue could be Constipation. If you start taking pain medicine like recommended, consider taking something proactively to prevent constipation.

You can get through this and it will be well worth it! Please post updates so we know how you are doing!

Edited August 27, 2015 by epiphani