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Hey guys!! Well i have a couple of days not feeling well, i have been gaving pain on my left side of my abdomen, and i also have felt very dizzy, every time i get up quickly i get dizzy, now i just touched my left side and i feel something hard feels round inside, does any one have any idea what can it be, tommorow i will go to the doctors, but i would like to read if anyone has felt this way too.

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The pain on your side is probably from the muscle near where they took your stomach out. If you get dizzy standing up quickly, stand up slowly. Also, if you are on BP meds, check it at home regularly as you may need to reduce the dose or eliminate it altogether. My surgeon warned me of finding a hard area and said it was part of healing and will go away.

All the above is coming from me, a non medical professional, so once you meet with your doctor, you will gain better insight!

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The pain on your side is probably from the muscle near where they took your stomach out. If you get dizzy standing up quickly, stand up slowly. Also, if you are on BP meds, check it at home regularly as you may need to reduce the dose or eliminate it altogether. My surgeon warned me of finding a hard area and said it was part of healing and will go away.

All the above is coming from me, a non medical professional, so once you meet with your doctor, you will gain better insight!

Yes thanks for the info, hopefully the doc says its something normal

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Trust me there's a few of us in the same boat. My nurse called me back today because I'm very sore and it hurts more on the left side and belly. Keep positive and keep us posted.

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Pain on the left side is normal (it's from the muscles being cut through and the stomach removed), the lump is normal (part of the scarring/healing process), and the dizziness is also since you're not likely eating much. It's all a normal part of the healing process and it happened to me too. It will all be over very soon and a distant memory! Every day will be better. Of course, always check with your doctor because I'm not one. :)

Take care!

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Thanks everyone for the advice and opinions. Makes me fell more calmer!! Im 8 months out i didnt think i would get these pains. But i will keep you guys informed tomorow when i see my doctor!

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Check for a high fever, and if you have one, get help ASAP. Good luck, feel better soon.

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wait, you are 8 months out and just now having pain on your left side? definitely see the surgeon. the dizziness is probably orthostatic hypotension - a form of low blood pressure that is quite common with rapid weight loss. monitor it (it will often stabilize once your weight stabilizes but in some cases may need treatment) and stand up slowly. another help when getting up in the morning is to pump you legs while still in bed for a bit to get the blood flowing before trying to get up out of bed.

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