Cabookie1216 2 Posted August 5, 2018 I am losing my mind here. I have had THREE episodes of several abdominal pain. Two of which landed me in the E.R. This pain is right under my breast bone, in the center. It's sharp, like a hot knife and a burning sensation radiates into my back. It actually makes my shoulder blades hurt! I have to double over from the pain. It's just pain. No nausea or anything. Each time it has happened, I was drinking, not eating. And just sipping, nothing drastic. The pain lasts about 30 minutes each episode. On a scale of 1-10, I'd say 7. I have had my heart tested, pancreas, liver, kidney. Nothing. I've been admitted to the hospital. No one can figure out whats going on. Has anyone experienced this post surgery? I'm 8 months post op. I am still on PPIs. I lived with acid reflux for YEARS before my surgery, this feels nothing like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,446 Posted August 5, 2018 Gallbladder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabookie1216 2 Posted August 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: Gallbladder? I got my gallbladder removed 8 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarinaGirl 609 Posted August 5, 2018 Could it be GERD-related? Have you had an EGD lately? Have you been evaluated for a hiatal hernia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabookie1216 2 Posted August 5, 2018 1 minute ago, MarinaGirl said: Could it be GERD-related? Have you had an EGD lately? Have you been evaluated for a hiatal hernia? Yes, had an EGD on the 26th. They said everything looked fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,446 Posted August 5, 2018 What were you drinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabookie1216 2 Posted August 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: What were you drinking? Just Water. 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyclicalLoser 155 Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) This is a long shot, but I would imagine you're open to any ideas. When I had my lap band, sometimes when I ate too much, I would get radiated pain into my left shoulder. Occasionally, it would happen even if I wasn't eating. It turns out that in the case of the lap band, sometimes it would rub against the vagas nerve, and cause those pains. Now I realize you don't have the band, and so far, since I had the band revision to bypass, I have not felt the pain, but maybe there is a possibility that when you are drinking, something is hitting the vagas (or some other) nerve. I don't think that is something that is going to show up on conventional imaging, but maybe an MRI? Again, just a thought. If you search for vagas nerve, you will see it is somewhat common with the lap banders. Edited August 5, 2018 by CyclicalLoser "Since I had the band" fixed 2 Cabookie1216 and Mrs. Hayes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonWLKC 807 Posted August 5, 2018 Nothing to add for solutions- just wanted to give my well wishes. I hope you figure it out fast and feel better! 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonWLKC 807 Posted August 5, 2018 I did have a similar pain pre surgery life and was diagnosed with what’s called nutcracker esophagus . It’s reflux related. Not sure if that’s helpful but thought I’d mention it. Sounds like a similar pain 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,446 Posted August 5, 2018 Sitting or standing, Hot or cold, bottled or tap,fast or slow, straw or no, sips or gulps. Not trying to diagnosis (not a MD) try to not a pattern if any and report those to the MD to help them help you. Hope you feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cabookie1216 2 Posted August 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, GreenTealael said: Sitting or standing, Hot or cold, bottled or tap,fast or slow, straw or no, sips or gulps. Not trying to diagnosis (not a MD) try to not a pattern if any and report those to the MD to help them help you. Hope you feel better. Sitting. Cold tap Water. No straws, sips. 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted August 5, 2018 I have no idea of the cause of your pain. I did a quick internet search and this is what they came up with for "Pain in the sternum". I do not see any that are related to drinking a glass of Water. What causes pain in the sternum? 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,446 Posted August 5, 2018 Keep a close eye on it, sometimes when I'm wearing tighter clothing, sitting and eating/drinking, I have to open my bra (at home of course) or clothes. Idk why but it helps, I also get a slight pain for no reason sometimes but nothing that sends me to the ER 1 Cabookie1216 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted August 5, 2018 There is one other thing that may be going on. Prior to surgery some people have a pre-existing condition, such as a hernia. But their body is so packed tight with fat that the condition is undetectable. But as the fat disappears, the condition becomes obvious. Since you are 8 months post op and lost 62 pounds thus far, this may be what is happening. 1 BostonWLKC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites