since the day of surgery whether I eat or I don't eat or as soon as I drink a tiny bit of water I feel cramping on my upper stomach it hurts really bad and back pain upper back pain what is it helpI am only one week out I'm not sure if it's normal or if its not please let me know and I hope it goes away very soon

this is usually gas...walk it off...

drink/eat slowly

if it persists, contact your doctor!

good luck

thank you so much yeah I tried walking a lot of walking the gas extra thinking this is gas and I've tried to drink a lot slower but I still have it so I guess I'm just going to have to call my doctor and find out if that's normal or not

Your tummy is going to be uncooperative for a few weeks after surgery due to swelling, gas, and the incision. Just do the best you can, slip slowly, rest a lot, take your pain meds, and let your body heal. There is going to be discomfort but it goes away in time.

Have you tried gas x. I would call dr

It's getting a little better each day now so I think I will be okay thank you for your help

Did you get a prescription for Protonics (Pantoprazole) from your doctor? When I ran out my stomach hurt all the time until I got it refilled. Then it went away.