Pain after Vomiting

[mrsocheltree 8]

I had RNY on 8/20/2016, I am 30 years old and no did not have any other problems beside PCOS before surgery. Today, I was sitting on my couch watching Netflix and all of a sudden I just vomited (no warning). It shot straight out on floor. Just some Water and what I believe was bile came out. So raced to the bathroom and puked a small amount in the toilet. I had not been eating just drinking Water. I had ate earlier at 5:00 pm (no problems).

So I go back out to living room to collect myself and obliviously my stomach hurts. So I just take a look and my indent where my biggest incision on right side is gone. It was there earlier when I showered. It was a pretty good indent. Did I do something?

I checked to see if I am running a fever and I am 99 degrees Fahrenheit. I had been having pain lately on my right side slightly above incision (pain deep inside). Going from sitting to standing was increasingly hurting, I just figured it is part of healing. I have also been having troubles taking deep breaths (I have using my spirometer). I keep finding myself needing to take big breaths every once in a while (like to catch my breath). I have never had breathing problems in past.

I have attached a picture of my incision (so you could see indent).

Should I be worried? Or does this stuff just happen after surgery? I have never had surgery before.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

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Edited September 5, 2016 by mrsocheltree

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would give your surgeon a call - it may all be part of healing but only they can tell you that. Hope you are better soon.

[melbell2222 244]

Puking bowel is not a good sign at all I would call them tomorrow and get them to take a look for any leaks

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[James Marusek 5,244]

According to my discharge directions, it read, call your physician when:

1. Medication intolerance.

2. Temperature greater than 100.5 degrees F.

3. Uncontrolled or increased abdomen pain.

4. Shortness of breath or calf pain. (possible signs of blood clots).

5. New onset of upper back pain or left shoulder pain.

6. Chest pain, rapid heartbeat and/or dizziness.

7. Changes to your incision - new pain, swelling, redness, cloudy drainage.

8. Inability to eat or drink.

9. Persistent nausea or vomiting greater than 6 hours.

10. Persistent diarrhea beyond the first week after discharge or more than 6 diarrhea stools in a day.

11. Cloudy output in or around drains.

First off, I will assume you had surgery on 8/20/2016, otherwise we are dealing with a Back to the Future scenario.

So my primary concern would be shortness of breath which is an indication of a blood clot. This should definitely be called to your surgeon's attention.

[mrsocheltree 8]

Thanks James Marusek. I didn't catch that! Yes 2016!

Ok, I think I will call my surgeons office. I appreciate you taking the time to write me back.

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[twinklestar2276 6]

Yes call ur doctor. ..hopefully its not infected

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