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I had my surgery July 10. I've been doing okay, but last night, I had a really rough time. I had a sharp pain on my right side, underneath my right breast. I thought maybe it was just gas pain. Then, my right hand kept going numb all night long, but I wasn't laying on it or anything to cause it to go numb. I've lost quite a bit of weight fast and I'm really worried this may be a sign that my heart is having trouble. Did anyone have this? Does anyone know what I should do?

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I had something similar to that, actually. It turned out I was severely dehydrated and had developed a kidney infection. I had a lot of nausea and dizziness, but nothing ever went numb, so I am not sure about that. If it keeps up, I would definitely have it checked out, better safe than sorry.

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You need to talk to your doctor... intense, unexplained pain can be so many things.

But, if it makes you feel better, your heart is actually more on the left side of your body. Also, it's normal to lose anywhere from .5 to 2 lb. a DAY when you are on liquids.

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Hope you are feeling better Rosey!

Let us know what your doctor says. I'll be praying for you.

I know how frustrating not being able to feel your hand and arm are.

I have something called Thorasic Outlet Syndrome.

I can't feel my right hand or arm most of the time.. Actually it effects my whole right side. SO I can totally realate to you.

Hope this finds you doing much better.

Hugz

Penny~

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Rosey---

I had my surgery on the 11th. I also the other night had pain on my right side. Before I went to bed that night I swallowed my pills (whole) with a big gulp of Water. They did not get stuck however as I was laying in bed, I had pain in the same area as you. No numbing of the arm or hand though. Nothing the next day or since, however it did upset me. I just thought it was becasue of me swallowing the pills and gulping the water----hasnt happened since.

If yours doesnt go away or hasnt GET IT CHECKED

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Rosey, just checking in, how are you feeling today?

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