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My surgery was 3/28 and I'm experiencing some cramps/spasms in my stomach area .They dont last long but they are continuous. Is this normal?Please help.

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Gas. .. I get up and walk and drink..

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It's not gas... gas is an entirely DIFFERENT pain. My doctor said yes, spasms are quite normal for the first week or so. I would actually get them more frequently when I waked and especially when I'd drink something cold.. Of course I had to walk anyway, but the spasms would stop me dead in my tracks the first few days but they grew less intense and less frequent as time went by.

Good luck!

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I get them too. My dr. said that is normal. Usually what helps me is breathing just like I would do when I was in labor.

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Yep same here

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Yes cramps there awful! When you feel one coming on just take a deep slow breath it helps.

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Thank you all for the posts. I'm glad I wasnt the only one experiencing this. I was starting to worry. The pain reminded me of a contraction during child birth, Thanks again for the support.

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I got them too for about 11 days. The first day after surgery, I got them just laying there doing nothing. Then I had them only when I drank liquid, then they tapered off until eventually, I did not get them anymore.

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same here 28days post op the last 3 day have been bad I clean my house from top to bottom maybe it was to much in one day I'm glad to fine this post!!! Thanks...

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I'm glad this is temporary!!!! :wacko:

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My surgery was 3/28 and I'm experiencing some cramps/spasms in my stomach area .They dont last long but they are continuous. Is this normal?Please help.

Probably just a normal reaction to the trauma your body went through but make your doctor aware. If they persist, or increase in intensity or duration, be sure to be persistent yourself and get it checked out as they could be warning signs of an obstruction (unlikely if you're still on liquids). Better to feel foolish, than wind up in the hospital. I had those same symptoms starting in week three and wound up in the hospital during week 9 because my intestines had twisted. However, I know many people from my support group who had the same symptoms but NO complications. So odds are in your favor. I am sharing this because I too came here looking for help back then. Don't be scared, just be aware! You are your doctor's best resource so don't be afraid to speak up! Best of luck to you!!

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