Post Surgery Pain

[Shayyt 26]

I had my surgery Monday going from a lapband to the sleeve. I have to say this surgery was much easier than the band which I am greatful for but I am having a major pain on my side. It is almost under my rib cage. Not sure if it is trapped gas or what but it hurts. I have tried walking, patting my chest and side where it hurts, and gas x but no relief. It hurs most when I stand up and when I breath too deeply. Just wondering if anyone else may have had a similiar experience??

[MinaT 669]

Do you still have a drain? Most of my pain was caused because of the drain. The drain cord was so long and pushed up against my diaphragm. I had it taken out 9 days after surgery and I could finally breathe.

If not it's most likely gas. Were you given the incentive spirometer? If you were, use it as often as you can and try to hold something against your tummy and cough sometimes that helps too.

[SugeilyMunoz 6]

I am 14 days post op and I am experiencing something similar to menstrual cramping

[Shayyt 26]

I don't have a drain and I have been using my spirometer. I haven't tried the coughing thing so I guess I will give that a whirl and if not will be calling the doc in the am. Thanks for the advice.

[Shayyt 26]

I am 14 days post op and I am experiencing something similar to menstrual cramping

Gosh I hadn't heard of that before. I sure hope it goes away for you real fast I am sure it is no fun.

[Vixkey 40]

U may want to call Ur physicians office it could be a blood cloth just be sure Ur fine ...my dr office when I had my class I was told if I have any kind of pain call immediately because it could be a blood cloth anywhere in Ur body act like Ur hypercongriact.... U can never be too safe when it comes to these things....

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

If it doesn't get better or gets worse after talking to your dr go to the er. One major thing I've learned, don't try to push through pain you can fix easily. Right side could be normal, liver, gall bladder, incisions... There some sort of chest wall somethin or other too but idk much about it.

[Shayyt 26]

Just thought I would pass this along in case anyone else has a similar issue. I spoke with the nurse at the doctors today who informed me my pain is common. She says this is where the doctor does the majority of the work ie, stomach removal, liver biopsy, port removal. She said that muscle damage is common and he uses a mesh in that area. She said the pain is common and is usually under the rib cage, above the biggest incision on the left and often times radiates to the back. She said if for whatever reason it becomes hot to the touch, fever occurs, or the incision starts oozing then I need to come in asap. She said it is common to last in some patients as far out as 6 weeks after surgery.