I am five weeks out and have been experiencing pains on my lower right and left side. I have stopped eating the past couple days and am still having problems. Any ideas what this could be?

I don't know what's causing the pain, but if not eating isn't helping then you probably should resume eating. And drinking. Don't deprive your body what it needs for healing. A call to your Dr might be a good idea. Are you gassy? Maybe it's lactose intolerance? Try switching to soy milk? Just guessing, so probably calling Dr is a good idea.

Call your MD first thing tomorrow morning!