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I had an episode yesterday morning where I all of the sudden broke into a cold sweat and started to feel like I was going to throw up. Now my pouch is not feeling well still this morning. It is tender if I press on my stomache ....I don't think it was dumping because I had the same thing for Breakfast that I've been having every morning for the past week...a Protein Shake. Could I just have a bug? It's not a sharp pain...just kind of a dull ache...full feeling. Tomorrow will be week 3 post op. Just curious if anyone has experienced this and wondering if I should call my Drs office....Thanks for any advice given [emoji4]

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I vote for calling your doctor anytime you don't understand what is happening, have sharp pain, have a fever and/or just have a question. There is a reason they give us a 24-hour phone number to call post-op.

BariatricPal is great, but we cannot replace your medical team when it comes to your care.

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Would be nice if this come with a troubleshooting manual! [emoji12]

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Your doctor gets paid quite well to take your calls! I would definitely call!

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Called the Drs office today....nothing to be alarmed about...She thinks I strained too much.....heating pad and Tylenol for a few days [emoji2]

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