About 3 days after surgery I started having some soreness on my left side. I thought it was because I had to get in and out of the hospital bed on the left side. When I had my drain pulled out I really felt it on the left side and thought my drain must have been irritating something. The pain grew much worse and when I bent over to pick something up one day I felt excruciating pain (tears streaming down the face, moaning out load kind of pain). I called the doctors office but they had closed for the day so went to the ER yesterday morning. Note: I had not had a bowel movement and had tried citracel then milk of magnesia but nothing happened. I was getting nauseated after eating and vomited a few times so was afraid I had a bowel obstruction. The ER ordered a cat scan which showed a lot of stool but was otherwise normal. They sent me home and told me to try Miralax and to see my doc on Monday. So far the Miralax hasn't produced much and the pain comes and goes but I really feel it when I get into bed. I sleep on my side and can't do that on either side now because it just kills me. Has any one had anything similar? I wonder if just being constipated can produce that much pain and discomfort.

I had a lot of side pain when I got home from the hospital. It took several days and quite a few night time awakenings before it finally subsided. Also, I had that horrible stabbing pain that ended up being constipation. Between the gas and being backed up you can end up in quite a bit of discomfort. Be sure you're taking fiber supplements, getting in all the fluids you can and walking as much as you're able. I am 24 days out now and all my pain is gone.

I feel ya sweetie I have been constipated for three days and finally this morning I tried some applesauce with fiber in it and finally tonight I had a bowl movement. I am going to keep eating the applesauce with fiber in it cause it really hurts to get all backed up. I had pain and it felt like I was going to throw up after a meal. I hope you feel better soon sweetie!

I finally got things a moving if you know what I mean. Now I feel 100% better. Thanks!