Anyone else having severe stomach aches?

[MemphisChik 27]

I was sleeved on 8/20/13 and had a pretty drama free surgery and first couple of weeks. Thursday, I was constipated all day, so took a laxative at bedtime. All day yesterday and all day today, I've had the worse stomach pain. I called the doctor this morning and he said to go back on nothing but liquids and allow my stomach more time to heal. I am at my wits end with this pain. I had taken one of the pain pills left over from surgery before calling him this morning. I told him I took it and he basically said not to take a narcotic for a stomach ache. Well, the pain I've been having is worse than anything I had after surgery, so I believe my decision had merit. Now, after suffering all day, I've taken another one so that I may hopefully be able to sleep. I'm terrified. Truly terrified. I can stop projecting and worrying about being in pain the rest of my life. I've lost almost 33 lbs since the pre-op diet, but if this pain doesn't go away, it's not worth it. I'd love to know if anyone else went through anything like this, what was determined to be wrong, and if it was resolved. I know there are those that have had trouble, even to the point of not being able to keep any solids down, but I started off so strong. I can't believe I'm going through this now. It's killing my attitude. I'm trying not to cry, but it's really hard.

[gamergirl 4,609]

I know my reply doesn't address your main concern, but narcotics make a person extremely constipated. If you're already having that issue, don't compound it with narcotics, or at least take some senna tablets with it to prevent Constipation.< /p>

[NMJG 1,266]

I know my reply doesn't address your main concern' date=' but narcotics make a person extremely constipated. If you're already having that issue, don't compound it with narcotics, or at least take some senna tablets with it to prevent constipation.[/quote']

I second that. Try a hot pad on your tummy, it's surprisingly helpful for the pain.

[MemphisChik 27]

Thanks Gamergirl and NMJG. I'll definitely give that a try...

[adlsmith 4]

My dr said to never take a laxative!!!!! Only softeners!!! Try mixing a Fiber substitute in your Water. Hope you feel better soon. Don't get discouraged!!!

[FRED1977 186]

I had the same pain issue, it seem liked my incisions would hurt so bad that I couldn't get any relief. I'm not sure if this is whats causing your pain. I would feel like they were shooting pains coming from stomach and they did not stop until week 4. Your stomach will need a lot of time to heal. 6 weeks out and I can say I don't have any pain what so ever from the surgery.

I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[teamskinny_keea 70]

surgeon told me to never take a laxative their stuff that you can take. if you are having trouble using the bathroom you can put it in liquids...

[Tntuner00 2]

I had my sleeve on 8/5/13 and have had some Constipation but I was given suppositories when I was discharged. My Dr told me to only use what I've been given which is the colace and the suppositories. You're probably not drinking enough.

[MemphisChik 27]

Fred, did you hurt from day one? I had absolutely no pain, then 16 days out, I started hurting and am still hurting. It's not my incisions though. I feel like someone punched me in the stomach. I drink at least 70 oz of Water a day. As far as the laxative goes, I knew I should be taking softener, but didn't have any and was unable to go get any. The dosage was 2 pills so I only took one. Doc didn't say there was an issue with that, but who knows. I'm constantly drinking and have no problem getting in enough Protein. So tired of the pain

[teamskinny_keea 70]

the only pain that I have is my side my side always hurts

[gamergirl 4,609]

Does it feel like gas pains? It's odd to have them this late but if you're constipated I suppose it's possible?

So sorry you're hurting

[FRED1977 186]

Fred, did you hurt from day one? I had absolutely no pain, then 16 days out, I started hurting and am still hurting. It's not my incisions though. I feel like someone punched me in the stomach. I drink at least 70 oz of Water a day. As far as the laxative goes, I knew I should be taking softener, but didn't have any and was unable to go get any. The dosage was 2 pills so I only took one. Doc didn't say there was an issue with that, but who knows. I'm constantly drinking and have no problem getting in enough Protein. So tired of the pain

Yes I hurt from day 1, but things got better around week 4. Your body may just need more time. If all your vital signs are normal and you have a lot of stomach pain then the dr may want to wait quite awhile until your stomach is safe to address. You have staples in there now and some people have different body reactions to the surgery. I hope you do get to feel better. Is there anything that you take or do that does help with your pain?

[FRED1977 186]

My dr said to never take a laxative!!!!! Only softeners!!! Try mixing a fiber substitute in your Water. Hope you feel better soon. Don't get discouraged!!!

Did teh dr say why no to take them. I just ask because I was never told this and I do take some

Phillips Milk of Magnesia to help when my bowels don't move after several days. Always works and no cramps.

[MemphisChik 27]

Update...I have a blood clot between my stomach and liver. ER doc has never seen one there and no idea how to treat. They admitted me, giving me Heparin to stop growth and will consult with specialist in morning.

[gamergirl 4,609]

Update...I have a blood clot between my stomach and liver. ER doc has never seen one there and no idea how to treat. They admitted me' date=' giving me Heparin to stop growth and will consult with specialist in morning.[/quote']

Ugh. So sorry to hear. Hang in there.