Woken up in the night with intense pain

[deargh 52]

Hey all,

I’m now 2.5 months out from Surgery. Recovery was straight forward. But last night I woke up with the most intense pain in my stomach. It felt like a 400lb sumo wrestler was sitting on my abdomen. It literally took my breath away. I got up and was gasping for breath, it eventually subsided after about 30 minutes. I’m far enough out I thought I wouldn’t have anything like this.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what this could have been?

[FluffyChix 17,414]

Well, I don't want to go to the extreme, but I'm thinking maybe you have a really hard stool or bad gas moving through? Especially if it comes and goes. But gosh, it could also signal bad stuff too...just watch how you feel today. Maybe see about your #2 train track schedule? If you haven't had a big job lately, maybe it's time to call MOM?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 minute ago, FluffyChix said:

Well, I don't want to go to the extreme, but I'm thinking maybe you have a really hard stool or bad gas moving through? Especially if it comes and goes. But gosh, it could also signal bad stuff too...just watch how you feel today. Maybe see about your #2 train track schedule? If you haven't had a big job lately, maybe it's time to call MOM?

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I love it when you talk discreetly!

@deargh I don't have any suggestions beyond what Fluffy said, but - YOUR PICTURES - Wow! You've already changed so much! Congrats!

Edited September 3, 2018 by Orchids&Dragons

[kygirl68 58]

I agree with the other two comments. You should definitely call your doctor if it happens again. Now, please share with us your stats!! What a difference in both pics How much weight have you lost?

[deargh 52]

You know what guys, I’m a 100% sure that’s it. I have severe problems with my BM’s (only going maybe once a week). @Kygirl I’ve lost 70 lbs there! I need to lose another 70 but I’m getting there! X

[ElusiveQuality 22]

Not to be scary here, but those are symptoms of a heart attack.

http://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack/heart-attack-symptoms-in-women

-EQ

[deargh 52]

Thanks EQ! I had a read there, what I had didn’t really match up, I wasn’t exactly short of breath, it was that the pain was so intense I was gasping, This sleeve stuff is super complicated!

[Frustr8 7,886]

And they also could be pancreatitis, my symptoms were quite similar but they included dry heaving. Medical literature states the worst pain (save metastatic cancer which,is a Brand New Ballgame!) is Kidney Stone Colic, well pancreatic pain is 100th of a % point less.
I believe my REBIRTHDAY Bariatric. PostPain will be "a pleasant stroll on Sunday afternoon in the Park" in comparison,😜👍😜

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

1 hour ago, deargh said:

I have severe problems with my BM’s (only going maybe once a week).

I started taking Miralax every other day. It has helped me as I had the same issue.

[kygirl68 58]

On ‎9‎/‎3‎/‎2018 at 12:11 PM, deargh said:

You know what guys, I’m a 100% sure that’s it. I have severe problems with my BM’s (only going maybe once a week). @Kygirl I’ve lost 70 lbs there! I need to lose another 70 but I’m getting there! X

WOW! CONGRATULATIONS

[TexasMommy80 297]

I would watch the gallbladder too. I had mine out before my VSG but the pain was insane. It came in waves and would last an hour or two.

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[FluffyChix 17,414]

On 9/3/2018 at 12:42 PM, KimTriesRNY said:

I started taking Miralax every other day. It has helped me as I had the same issue.

Yep morning coffee with Miralax every. dang. day + a side of 2 colace. Has me poopin' like a princess!

If I don't do that...well the consequences...oh the consequences.

[deargh 52]

Thanks a million @Kygirl! Still a way to go! But we’ll get there 💪🏻. @TexasMommy I didn’t even think of gallbladder the pain is coming and going! I didn’t have my gallbladder. The pain has been coming and going in waves. And my bowels have seem to have gotten the message! I’ve been pooping everyday, in shock but in a happy way!

[deargh 52]

Oh sorry guys stats are SW: 289/90 CW: 212 GW: Unsure? I’ll know when I get there ❤️