Hi I had my surgery for the sleeve on Thursday feb 5.. No pain other then gas. Haven't been sick etc. I had me sleeve done in Mexico. It was a 5 hr flight back. Brutal!! Anyway as of last night I started having very loose bowels. Some I didn't even make it to the washroom . It wasn't a big concern. However today I'm experiencing waves of pain above the pubic area . Taking my breath away. I'm currently waiting for a call from my surgeon but I'm scared to death. Being in Canada I'm afraid .. I'm hoping others have experienced this and it's normal .. Any input to put my mind at peace would be great!

Edited February 9, 201511 yr by Andrea Barnes Douglas

I had the same thing a day or two after I got back from having my Mexico surgery. My pubic area cramps were really bad. I took ibuprofen and used a heating pad. The diarrhea is probably just your body getting rid of all the medications and fluids they put in you at the hospital.

I hope it's not anything more serious, but it's good that you're getting in to see a doctor. Because everyone is different, I can't tell you this will pass and not too worry, but my exact symptoms only last about 2 days.

Marybeth

Thank you Mary Beth .. Having surgery in Mexico is awesome but it also has its disadvantages. Not being able to see your surgeon .. I'm still waiting for the call back.. I've experienced this type of pain before my sleeve. Usually was something I ate or a plugged up bowel lol.. It's very intense and takes my breath away and I end up breathing like I'm in labour. It usually happens when I'm heading to the bathroom or after I went.. Crossing fingers it's all going to be good

Well I went to my family dr today because the bowel movements and pain were just to intense. I refuse to take painkillers( meditation) .. She told me to go get pedialite for dehydration. It seems to have settled down some . She also said it could be a lot of gas in my bowel causing the severe cramping in the lower abdominal. I literally have to breath thru the pain like labour pains.. Ughhhhh just wish this would pass. Hoping more people have some advice ... Devastated ????