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lctrick    10

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Surgery was 8 days ago, no complications. I know some soreness is expected but my left side is killing me! Its a dull stabbing pain constantly but then when I breath it hurts even worse! Is this normal? Does it go on for awhile?

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Justinh125    472

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It gets better. Many surgeons make the largest cut right there, so the muscle and other tissues are healing. Give it time. Remember, you basically got stabbed in the side by a very sharp tool.

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Skinny in Here    83

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It's my understanding that the incision that's giving you the most pain is the one they pulled your stomach through, then put it back through after reducing its size.

It will feel much better in a few weeks. I used a small pillow for support when lying on my side.

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Justinh125    472

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It's my understanding that the incision that's giving you the most pain is the one they pulled your stomach through, then put it back through after reducing its size.

Actually, the part they remove is just pulled out...not put back in. They use a special type of staple gun, and they segment off most of the stomach, then pull that through the incision. The rest is your "sleeve."

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Macy6    356

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I have had increased pain on the left side. I'm 4 weeks out and it has slowly gotten better. Heating pads help

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Madam Reverie    2,958

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I'm day 8, too. Had pain on my left had side, exactly the same as yours. I find if you don't jiggle around too much, or stretch yourself out too far - particularly if you're laying on your front, it eases off. Don't panic, we're in the same boat and I have every belief that it's getting better every day... Keep at it :)

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LouiseC    1,029

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It could be gas, or it could be Constipation from the pain medication?

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SJMusicalman103    25

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I posted something similar earlier today... My left side is sore but my right doesn't hurt at all... Trying to sleep has been difficult on the side... Some days are better than others right now... I have faith it will get better since we all seem to be having this problem...

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Ginagirl    21

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I posted something similar earlier today... My left side is sore but my right doesn't hurt at all... Trying to sleep has been difficult on the side... Some days are better than others right now... I have faith it will get better since we all seem to be having this problem...

Im 9 Weeks out and just recently have started to sleep on my side..it takes time

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Alys3129    24

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Same thing happened to me and I freaked! Thought I had a leak and went to see my surgeon. Turns out it was gas and he told me to lay off the pain meds... Yep a little embarrassing.

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nyorker    67

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They pulled my stomach out on the right side. The left side was my drain. Pain goes away fast. I am 5 weeks out and down 35lbs.. Feel great.

Just dont really eat. Maybe a few bites if chicken/fish or a cheese stick.

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lctrick    10

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I posted something similar earlier today... My left side is sore but my right doesn't hurt at all... Trying to sleep has been difficult on the side... Some days are better than others right now... I have faith it will get better since we all seem to be having this problem...

Yes this is all good to know! Thank you

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lctrick    10

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Thanks everyone for the info...I greatly appreciate it

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