15 years post-op - severe abdominal pain

[JosephP 1]

I had my gastric bypass approximately 15 years ago. Something has been happening the past several months and I wanted to see if anyone else has encountered this issue. Of course I am going to get with a doctor, but I thought I'd ask if anyone else has gone through this. It's happened to me three times, and its getting worse each time. For approximately 3 hours last night I had severe stomach pain. It was extremely intense, to the point where I couldn't even stand up. It was a constant throbbing pain, I honestly felt like my stomach was about to tear open. I was also sweating profusely and burping a lot. I would have gone to the ER, but there was no way I could have driven. I felt like I was almost on the verge of passing out. The pain eventually subsided and I basically passed out for a few hours. I woke up very sore and of course exhausted. The past few times, I had thought it was due to overeating, but last night it was the opposite. I had come home from the gym, and was about to eat dinner when it started. Honestly, it actually scared me. Has anyone else been through this or has heard of anything similar?

[esskay77 785]

No, but i hope you feel better and that it isn't anything serious. Please keep us updated! take care.

[catwoman7 11,182]

no - but I'd ask a doctor about it for sure.

[heather5565 959]

Yikes!

That does sound scary!

OK so I'm only 5 months out but recently I have had some stomach pains and I originally thought it was a leak or a stricture or my gallbladder.

No leak

No stricture

Gallbladder all good.

BUT my doctor prescribed me Pantoprazole (or Tecta) - it's for acid reflux. Ironically, I was on this medication for years pre surgery and I actually chose the RNY because it's supposed to cure acid reflux (or GERD) instantly.

Anyways as soon as I took my first pill that night the pains went away and haven't returned.

Weird, right?

I'll describe my stomach pains:

Feeling very bloated & it was a twisting like sharp pain right around my umbilicus.

Maybe you've developed Reflux?

Maybe you have gallstones?

[rte837 141]

Yes. I'm 13 yrs out of original; and 8 yrs out of revision. I had bad pains and vomitting almost 2 yrs. and finally in 10/15, had surgery again. Everything had come up above my diaphragm. Dr. had to dissect esophagus, put pouch and everything else back under the diaphragm and tack it in place. Esentially, repair hiatl hernia. About 6 weeks post op, had JUST what you explained. Would have gone to hosp. but literally could not move. Do believe it was r/t over eating. Mine resolved after about an hour. Relayed to surgeon later and he thought it probably was d/t over eating. Maybe you have a worsening hiatal hernia?? Please keep us informed under same topic title. I wish you well. I know the fear and pain!!! Still, for anybody reading; YES it was worth having the surgery done!! Good luck.

[JosephP 1]

Thank you everyone for the feedback and information. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to get the ball rolling on what is causing this issue. The past two days have been fine, and have had no stomach problems. This could actually be unrelated to my bypass, but when ever I have any kind of stomach issues, that's typically my first go to when looking for the cause.

[heather5565 959]

Thank you everyone for the feedback and information. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to get the ball rolling on what is causing this issue. The past two days have been fine, and have had no stomach problems. This could actually be unrelated to my bypass, but when ever I have any kind of stomach issues, that's typically my first go to when looking for the cause.

Keeps us posted on what the doc thinks

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