Day 11 PO - Severe/sharp pain left side

[ivorycassiopeia 1]

History: I had a revision surgery from sleeve to gastric bypass on 1/31/23. I had all the normal gas pain issues (fun). Then, I had something weird happen - I got a severe, sharp pain directly in the middle of my upper abdomen. Lasted a day, then, when I was walking, I took a gasp breath and it rattled and went away. Doc thinks maybe mucus plug? That was insane and I’m so glad it went away.

Current issue: Today, 11 days PO, I developed a severe, sharp pain in my lower left stomach (below/under the big incision - not the same spot). When I try to go to the bathroom (even just trying to urinate), it is killer pain. I can barely walk. The only way I can make it feel any better is stretching back and leaning to the right. Oh, and I’ve also felt vomit/bile at the top of my throat most of the day, too.

Any ideas???

Edited February 12, 2023 by ivorycassiopeia
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[GreenTealael 25,446]

If the pain is bad enough to prevent you from walking, it’s time to message your doctor and see what’s the next step.
Get well soon ❤️‍

Edited February 12, 2023 by GreenTealael

[ivorycassiopeia 1]

Sorry, I *can* walk, it just hurts a lot and I have to hold my left side, while tilting my body to the right, and stretching my upper body straight.

It’s still there this morning, but I was able to walk a little bit less like an insane person… I’m hoping it’s just referred pain from that big left incision or something. Was hoping someone else had experienced this… thank you for responding!

8 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

If the pain is bad enough to prevent you from walking, it’s time to message your doctor and see what’s the next step.
Get well soon ❤️‍

Edited February 12, 2023 by ivorycassiopeia
Removing extra quote

[ivorycassiopeia 1]

Update: I still have this pain this morning, but I’m able to walk a little bit easier… has anyone experienced this? I feel like it could be referred pain from the big left incision, maybe?

[GreenTealael 25,446]

1 hour ago, ivorycassiopeia said:

Sorry, I *can* walk, it just hurts a lot and I have to hold my left side, while tilting my body to the right, and stretching my upper body straight.

It’s still there this morning, but I was able to walk a little bit less like an insane person… I’m hoping it’s just referred pain from that big left incision or something. Was hoping someone else had experienced this… thank you for responding!

I’m glad you’re feeling better ❤️, still tell your doctor about any changes.

[Merri Beth 96]

I have had some pain in my left side as well. It is up a little higher though. My surgeon said he thought it was muscle related and would improve with time and it has. I had the surgery on Nov. 29, 2022.

[Arabesque 7,468]

Definitely contact your surgeon. It could be muscular. It could be an internal stitch. But better to be sure.

[brittanymasso@yahoo.com 4]

I have the same pain on left side of my belly button, it hurts real bad to do any sort of moving, sitting down to use the bathroom is killer. I am 3 weeks post op and didn’t expect to be in this much pain for this long. I was sleeved on 1/25

[ivorycassiopeia 1]

7 minutes ago, brittanymasso@yahoo.com said:

I have the same pain on left side of my belly button, it hurts real bad to do any sort of moving, sitting down to use the bathroom is killer. I am 3 weeks post op and didn’t expect to be in this much pain for this long. I was sleeved on 1/25

It finally went away! Yes, going to the bathroom was insane… I had to lean to the right, while elevating my left arm (it was quite a sight lol) just to be able to sit without feeling like my insides would explode. It was horrible! I’m assuming you’ve had your big incision checked out by your surgeon to make sure it isn’t an infection? My doc said that one gets infected about 50% of the time - luckily mine didn’t get infected.

So, I don’t know what caused my issue… possibly because it took my body so long to start producing bowel movements after the surgery (7 or 8 days)? Maybe that mixed with something else? Wish I knew, but so glad it only lasted a few days!!!

[brittanymasso@yahoo.com 4]

I’m glad you are feeling better!

[ivorycassiopeia 1]

3 minutes ago, brittanymasso@yahoo.com said:

I’m glad you are feeling better!

Thank you! I hope you will soon, too!