Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Post op sharp pulling pain 1 week out



Recommended Posts

I had bypass and gallblader removal 1 week ago and still get strong sharp pulling pain when I try to walk.

Unless I take both dilauded and valum th pain is too much to walk and move around.

I am doing very well getting in Protein and Water, and no pain while sitting.

I am calling my Dr today, but wandered if others experiance the same and it will resind soon, or can provide other info.

Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't really experience much pain nor did I take pain medicine. But then again I didn't have a gallbladder removed. I was up and walking 2 hours after surgery and never really stopped.

But there are many people who report significant pain after surgery. Also muscle relaxers may work better than pain medicine after surgery. But work any prescription change through your doctor.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the pulling pains after, without a gallbladder removal. I also had to take Vicodin around the clock for a week and then twice daily for a few weeks after. Depends on ppl's tolerance to pain. As for the pulling, your body is healing from a major surgery, so things are healing and the pulling sensation is usually the healing and you're moving around so it pulls healing tissue, totally normal. Hope that makes sense. It's like with a sore muscle, it feels comfy in one position but when you stretch it, it has that pulling sensation, but it's not breaking or ruining anything, just stretching out the muscle tissue.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the pulling pains after, without a gallbladder removal. I also had to take Vicodin around the clock for a week and then twice daily for a few weeks after. Depends on ppl's tolerance to pain. As for the pulling, your body is healing from a major surgery, so things are healing and the pulling sensation is usually the healing and you're moving around so it pulls healing tissue, totally normal. Hope that makes sense. It's like with a sore muscle, it feels comfy in one position but when you stretch it, it has that pulling sensation, but it's not breaking or ruining anything, just stretching out the muscle tissue.

Thx

My Dr said the same and glad this normal

As long as it is I can just handle it while I heal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had a band removal, gallbladder removal and bypass in one surgery, I have lots of pain still when I get up or sit down/lay down, try to turn, but I think it's mostly because of the muscle pain from where the port was because they had to do a lot of digging around because of the scar tissue.

Where is your pain?

Most of my pain is on my left side rib to the lower abs but that is also where my port was...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Add me to the list of those with left side pulling pain...

I'm 9 days post op.

I'm ready for the pain to go away LOL.

I've heard 2-3 weeks... I'm hoping for 2 ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my gall bladder removed a couple years before I had the bypass. I'm my experience, the gall bladder removal was a thousand times more painful a recovery. I had almost zero pain after bypass. I took Tylenol for 2 days for pain after the bypass, but was on narcotics for almost two weeks after the gall bladder came out. Obviously every person is different, I'd say trust yourself and I'd something seems wrong ask your doctor, they get paid big bucks- they can handle a question or two

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Obviously every person is different, I'd say trust yourself and I'd something seems wrong ask your doctor, they get paid big bucks- they can handle a question or two

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

For sure! I have been bugging them plenty I think lol I am not taking chances... Just sent another message to them as well.

I think with me the hardest part is not the bypass or the gallbladder it's the area where lap band port was because it was it was down in the muscle and was a lot of scar tissue so they had to dig around pretty good there...

Couple of hours ago I got up and it was stinging and burning so much I ended up just bursting in tears... And then other times it's not as bad... Just really want to feel good already...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had this pain especially when turning in bed and getting up from seated position. My pain only lasted 2 weeks, I'm completely pain free now.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm 8 days post op and have been fine no pain meds but today I woke up with horrible pulling which I had with prior abdominal surgery. But it's very sore.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Still sore not as bad as yesterday. Talked to the dr today. He said the left lower is side they work out of the Most so it will be sore. But he's not concerned

Wishing I could move easier though been either sitting or lying down yesterday and today

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pain was on right side, but as of today has reduced to only taking a littl Tylenol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×