I've been dealing with horrible right through my tummy and around to the back, quite frequently and not surrounding meals... just random pain... anyone else have this happen?

Does it occur on the right or the left of the stomach ? It could be your gallbladder

I had similar pain for a few months before I was diagnosed with gallstones. I found out just before my first appointment with my Bariatric surgeon- he took the gallbladder out on 18 June. When it heals I will be getting sleeved. The surgery got rid of my pain and was worth it ????

I don't have a gallbladder. . Had that removed long ago. Pain is on the central left, and stretches out. Went to the hospital last night, it got so bad. No answers.. other than it may be an ulcer.. gave me some meds to help with that... calling the gastrointestinal guy for a scope today. :s

Update??

I was told my pain is an internal hernia that occurs after surgery.

I had my gallbladder looked at they might leave that but I go in this week for a repair.

They've done a CT and blood etc... nothing is jumping out at them. Next step is endoscope, and ruling out whatever they can. Dr said it may be nerve and scar issues from surgery site. Not good regardless.

The hernias and scar tissue does not show up on scans. My dr just listened to my symptoms that ice had off and on for two months. Good luck. I know that pain is bad.

I'm hoping it settles for sure.. thank you... hopefully your pain is figured out too... why don't they prep you for all this??!

I had that same crazy pain last week. It was awful! I was doubled over and it lasted about 15 hours. I didn't go to ER but talked rinse and she worried it might be internal hernia but once the pain magically stopped I didn't pursue it. Meanwhile I have had very pale/clay colored stool last 3 days (sorry TMI I know) but I know that can be a sign of gallstones so I did call Dr today. They want a CT scan but gave to get it approved by insurance first since it isn't an emergency at this point. I read that can't always see the hernias on a scan. Ugh.

Man.. sounds rough. And at this point theres not much thats tmi haha.. anf ya that's what they told me as well, can't see hernias on scans.. only scopes. I have had 2 scopes and did have a hiatus hernia prior to surgery. The Dr this morning thinks a scope would be helpful for me..

I hope it gives you some relief! Let us know how it all goes!

I hope it gives you some relief! Let us know how it all goes!

. I have been having horrible pain in my stomach, went to the er twice in a month and so far no answers.

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I hope it gives you some relief! Let us know how it all goes!

. I have been having horrible pain in my stomach, went to the er twice in a month and so far no answers.

I am sorry you are in pain and they cannot find an answer. I can tell you that I never had that pain again; however, I did end up having a stricture which I often wonder if that pain was related to somehow. Have you talked to your surgeon? What other symptoms? What tests have they done?

Ulcer here with that kind of pain. Have meds and take prilosec for life. It helps a lot too

Ulcer here with that kind of pain. Have meds and take prilosec for life. It helps a lot too

. It's right at the bottom of my rib cage. I was given meds to treat an ulcer. Having an endoscopy done next week. What type of pain were you in ?

The same as you. Right under my rib. And usually it was worst when I woke up in the morning for some reason. Took my meds and later in morning little or no pain. Good luck