I feel really great one week post op except for a sharp pain on left side, under the ribs. It only hurts with movement. I vaguely remember the doc saying it would hurt... But I can't remember why. And more importantly, when it goes away?

This is where the majority of my pain was post-op. It lasted the longest too and gradually went away at 6 weeks postop. After the first two weeks, it was more a nagging, 'stitch' type feeling on the left side. This incision is the largest during your RNY procedure and where the staple/cut tool the surgeon uses to create your pouch goes. It has to pass through fat and then a lot of muscle which is why there is the most pain there.

Try applying a heating pad to the area with a towel/facecloth in between.

M'Lane

Pain on the left side below the rib cage was my worst pain. I don't know why - but even 3 weeks post op, the left side is still the most sensitive.

This is where the majority of my pain was post-op. It lasted the longest too and gradually went away at 6 weeks postop. After the first two weeks' date=' it was more a nagging, 'stitch' type feeling on the left side. This incision is the largest during your RNY procedure and where the staple/cut tool the surgeon uses to create your pouch goes. It has to pass through fat and then a lot of muscle which is why there is the most pain there.

Try applying a heating pad to the area with a towel/facecloth in between.

M'Lane[/quote']

I was wondering if I could use a heating pad. Good to know. Thanks!