Severe Pain in Left Side Since 1 Day Out of Surgery

[mylighthouse 782]

Hello,

I had my surgery on Monday (11-14) at noon.

I was sent home on Tuesday afternoon.

I did not pass my scan to check for stomach leaks, due only to the fact that the stuff they gave me to drink never made it down to my stomach, it got stuck in my esophagus which was very swollen. So after the scan, they went ahead and started me on liquids, to see if I could tolerate them. I had no nausea or sickness while drinking the liquids. So they sent me home.

I noticed that I had a lot of pain at 1 of the 4 incision sites, which is one that is located above my belly button (and right on top of an incisional hernia that hasn't been repaired yet). Also, I had pain on my left side, which was nowhere near any of the incisions.

Over the past few days, I have noticed that the 1 incision area is barely hurting anymore, but my left side hurts all the time. I am unable to get myself out of bed without my husband's help. It hurts the worst when I am sitting up or walking, though the pain never does go away completely. Other things that make the pain excruciating are laughing, coughing and sneezing.

Just was wondering if this was normal for any of you other sleevers out there and what your experiences or thoughts were on this matter.

Thank you,

:)Shelley

[2ndSpring 350]

From what I've read here previously, there is a wide variety of experiences. Some people are in pain for weeks and for others its a breeze.

My incisions hurt for a while, but by Day 3 I was able to sleep on my side and stop all meds. They were sore for like 2 weeks, but bearable after the first few days. Getting up from a reclining position was tough the first week but got better a little bit every day.

I didn't have constant pain in my side like you described. Maybe you should call the doctor, especially given what happened during the scan.

Feel better.

[Who'sThere 331]

My nurse educator told me that the incision on the left is where the largest trocar is and that left side pain should be expected.

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

I can't speak about sleeve surgery, but will tell you to use a bed pillow. Press it firmly against incisions to brace yourself against coughing, sneezing and laughing.

[healthiermr 5]

My left side was quite sore for a month or more. Fortunately it eventually went away.

I would check back with your Dr. Mine did a CT scan to make sure all okay and it was fortunately.

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[sleeveisa 333]

Everyone heals different, I've read so many remarks so I'm going to be postive on my sleeve day Dec 7. Good luck to all

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I would check with your surgeon, I had a lot of various pain and some was intense, I checked with doc on all. Yes, I was a nuisance - I was OK with that. lol

[shedo82773 1,236]

I didn't have the Sleeve. I had the RNY. But around my 8th or 9th day when I got up from my bed, I felt first a sharp pain, then it just wouldn't stop hurting. I finally called my Surgeon. I was told that the left side is where they put the tools thru and some people have so much pain they have to go in for a LIDOCAINE shot. Luckily I didn't I just rode it out. I would call and see if it is normal. You never know.

[elisa5150 212]

My left incision was the most painful and I was muscle sore on that side for a couple weeks. If pain is sharp or above a 6 I'd call the surgeon

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[Gloria1 13]

I had sharp pain in my lower left side on day 5 and though it was the incision pain, but it turned out I had a leak. Just a little over 3 weeks after surgery I was admitted to hospital. It has taken several months to clear the infections and be allowed to eat real food. I won't go into all the details, but I agree with the post that suggested you call your doctor. A GI test or a CT scan will show what's going on. I know if I had gone in sooner I would not have ended up so sick, but I thought that the pain was part of the healing process. When I started to run a temperature and have chills so bad that I couldn't get warm under three blankets is when I knew I had to see my doctor. Good Luck!

[mylighthouse 782]

Thank you everyone for your replies. I will see how I feel after sleeping tonight and call my doctor tomorrow if I need to.

[Miss Rachel 25]

I would totally call your doctor. You should have never been able to leave the hospital without that scan. With how serious things can get you need to be evaluated

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[Aggiemae 739]

Call your surgeon first thing in the morning. If you have a thermometer, take your temp before calling since she she will probably want to know if you a r running a temp.