Pain

[98113 7]

I've been having some discomfort to pain in the lower left tummy. Anyone have an idea what it could be? 25 days post op

[jen_1381 446]

Is your port in that location? There's not much in the left lower quadrant..colon is about it. Is it intermittent - like it could be gas pain? Also, it could be referred ovarian pain.

Just a few ideas...but it's always best to run it past your PCP or surgeon.

[lalaj 108]

Sounds like it could be your port area. I hope you feel better soon. If not, seek medical attention.

Best wishes

[TekMate 1]

It's not the port. The port is located on the right-hand side upper part. It's the band area where the surgery took place. Most all lap band and gastric bypass patients have the same pain in the same area. I did too. I remember after my surgery how painful (mild) and discomforting my left-side was. It was so sore that it took 3 weeks before I could sleep on my left side. I hope this helps.

[lalaj 108]

Everyone's port is not on the same side. Mines is on the left and so are many others. Every surgeon is different and place the port differently . Please seek medical advice if your pain is persistent and becomes unbearable. There's nothing like advice from a medical professional.

[Pheath 38]

My pain is on the left side and still hurts. 13 days post op.

[Pheath 38]

I meant my port!

[Pheath 38]

I meant my port!

[judych 225]

I've been having some discomfort to pain in the lower left tummy. Anyone have an idea what it could be? 25 days post op

it could be slight diverticulitis.... i had it post op.... change of diet for me. im better now. i gave up all milk products .

[MsGirl1271 6]

I've been having some discomfort to pain in the lower left tummy. Anyone have an idea what it could be? 25 days post op

I had Lapband with plication on 8/10. Everything has been perfect with the exception of pain in lower tummy radiating into my lower back. I have a wonderful doctor who listened to me and ordered test then admitted me to find out the problem. Did a ct scan. Everything with my Lapband and stomach was perfect. They did find a pocket of Fluid on both sides of my spine causing the pain. Just something that happened during surgery we guess. He says he feels like my body will reabsorb it. Going home with pain meds in the morning. So we will see.

[98113 7]

Thanks for all of these ideas. I'm gonna call the dr.s in the morning. This is a continuos issue.

[judych 225]

I had Lapband with plication on 8/10. Everything has been perfect with the exception of pain in lower tummy radiating into my lower back. I have a wonderful doctor who listened to me and ordered test then admitted me to find out the problem. Did a ct scan. Everything with my Lapband and stomach was perfect. They did find a pocket of Fluid on both sides of my spine causing the pain. Just something that happened during surgery we guess. He says he feels like my body will reabsorb it. Going home with pain meds in the morning. So we will see.

how miserable it must have made you feel. i hope you are better soon. Ive never heard of the pocket of fluid near your spine. No wonder you were miserable. it sounds like you have a great dr. Let us know how you go.