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I am so frustrated! I thought I was doing better but I woke up sore this morning and took pain meds. My stomach (upper part right under my boobs) has hurt all day long and I have felt bad all day. My stomach feels swollen and bloated. Should I be worried because I am starting to panic.

Help!

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And laying in bed hurts worse. This is a nightmare!

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Best thing to do is call your doc and ask him. If it gets worse, go to ER.

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This surgery, even though done laparoscopically, is still surgery. Muscles are torn, organs are bruised and swollen. It feels like you went a few rounds in the boxing ring. The soreness is likely from the muscles being bruised during surgery. It may be gas that is making you feel bloated or swollen. I wouldn't be very worried about if your eating and keeping things down. Your abdomen has been through trauma. It takes time to heal. The things you should worry about are fevers and regurgitating your food. Laying in bed makes the pain worse because your abdominal fat is pushing up on your diaphragm and organs. Try keeping your upper torso inclined.

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Should I call tonight or do you think it's ok to wait until morning? He is on vacation so I hate to bother him unless it is an emergency.

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Ok good. I don't have fever or throwing up. I just can't eat or drink much.

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this might be normal. I am 7 days out and I felt great the last 2 days. Only minor discomfort in abdomen. Today I had a few hours where I was getting some pretty strong pains in my abdomen near some of my incisions. they left in a few hours.

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I'd call your surgeon's office. They should have a doctor on call for emergencies. That's what they get paid for. Please keep us updated so we know how your doing. ;)

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I am going to call first thing in the morning. I will keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice. It is very comforting.

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If things don't feel right, I totally agree with FYE. Do not pass go, call your physician pronto.

And if you're really feeling badly, go to the ER. If you're having complications, this is nothing to mess with.

Better safe ... and let us hear from you!!

Best,

Carol

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I started running a fever of 99.8 so I text my surgeon. He said to call his office this morning and schedule a CT scan. Now I am really worried.

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Let us know what they say. I hope everything is ok.

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Hope you feel better soon! Sending positive vibes your way.

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After many tests and a ct scan, they found nothing. They can't explain the pain and say the fever is just from surgery. I am going to take more pain meds, try to drink more, and rest and recover. It is very frustrating. I just want the pain to go away.

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Well I am glad there is not a leak.

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