Constant right side pain

[kjhack 3]

Ever since Saturday, I've had an upset stomach. Which feels acidy. I've been taking my protonix and also tums. No relief. I've been eating very bland food and drinks. I can't seem to make the pain go away. Any ideas on what this is? No vomiting, some nausea, no diarrhea and no fever. I no longer have my gallbladder. Its just a constant burning pain in my right side, where my band and top of stomach would be, i guess.

Edited March 2, 2009 by kjhack

[Jodi_620 37]

Actually, your band is more to the left. The top of your stomach starts on the left side just below your breast/ribs, the bottom is on the right side. If you still had your gall bladder that would have been my first guess because gallbladder problems after weight loss are common. You should definitely see your doctor and get this figured out though.

[kjhack 3]

I had started taking a new birth control pill on Saturday. I think the irritation may be realted. I stopped taking it with my last dose on Sunday, by Monday night I felt drastically better. My doctor thought that maybe I was allergic to something in the pill and it was irritating my stomach and pouch. I feel much better today and should be back to 100% by the weekend. Strange how an allergic reaction can make you feel like that. Thanks for the response Jodi.

[Jodi_620 37]

Happy to hear that you and your doc were able to get to the bottom of it and that you are feeling better!

[MizMizKay 1]

I just had my band placed on Monday. It was not so bad, however, out of all the area where I was cut, there is a pain where the port is located. This is the only area that hurts. When I touch where the port is, it is very tender. To help relieve the pain, I have place an ace bandage around my tummy. It really helps and I am able to get up and down with out actually pressing in on the port area. Is this normal in the beginning stages of post-op or should I be concerned something may be wrong. I go to the doctor on Friday. Thanks for any responses.