4 weeks post op steal dealing with intense pain

[Ashley~ 2]

Hi y'all I'm Ashley and new here. I got my sleeve about a month ago. Been following all the instructions as warranted but I'm still dealing with a good amount of pain. Still have pain in the "where my stomach was taken out" which I figured would stay around for a bit. Now I have new pain. It was so bad I went to the ER. They said I'm all clear which my dr was surprised. He thought surely he'd fine a leak. So thankful he didn't.

Anyway I guess my question is is anyone still dealing with pain?? Even a month out?? When did it finally go away??

[Please 188]

Maybe it's heart burn or acid , try something for that.

[shadowmountain 17]

I am 4 weeks tomorrow and have slight pain behind my big incision. At 2 weeks post-op I was still in alot of pain, so I purchased an abdominal binder. It was the best thing I could have done. I wore it during the day for about 10 days. Don't need it anyway, and I feel like I have healed. Maybe try that.

[teacupnosaucer 445]

Are the surgeons in the ER you went to experienced with bariatric surgery patients? I might seek a second opinion if not. I know in our city there is one hospital's ER we're supposed to go to if we have problems post-surgery as the doctors in other ERs might not have the same expertise to catch issues unique to bariatric patients. New or worsening pain is definitely on our list of red flags. Do you have any other symptoms, for example fever, redness, or hot spots on your belly?

I'm four weeks out and have no pain at all. The worst I get is a slight tugging sensation on my big incision when I'm swimming, but even that has faded since my first swim.

I hope you get it figured out! And good for you for actually going to a doctor about it! Too many people delay seeing a doctor...

[Ashley~ 2]

Thanks! I don't have any other symptoms. No nausea or Constipation etc. just the pain. Through the weekend the pain has seemed to subside but I did go straight liquid sat and softs sun and I think I'm gonna stick to soft for a while longer. I didn't get a binder but I did get a pregnancy belly band and that has helped.

Should the pain continue I'll get a second opinion for sure

[teacupnosaucer 445]

16 hours ago, Ashley~ said:

Thanks! I don't have any other symptoms. No nausea or Constipation etc. just the pain. Through the weekend the pain has seemed to subside but I did go straight liquid sat and softs sun and I think I'm gonna stick to soft for a while longer. I didn't get a binder but I did get a pregnancy belly band and that has helped.

Should the pain continue I'll get a second opinion for sure

Take care hun! I hope it gets better for you soon and you get to be pain free!