Lower left abdominal pain 2 months post-op

[BetterGolfNow 4]

Okay, so I am just checking to see if this is normal. About 2 weeks ago I had raging diarrhea while golfing, had to take some imodium ad to get it under control. Then didn't poop for about 4-5 days. Was trying Metamucil, MOM, and Miralax for 2-3 days and finally broke through.

My pain felt more localized in my lower left abdomen, and didn't really feel that typical plugged Constipation pain. The pain has subsided significantly, and I am having small bms now each day, but I still have this pain in my lower left abdomen. Almost feels like I ripped the heck out of my abs in that one spot. I'm just wondering about that pain and if it's normal for it to still be sore 3-4 days after breaking through.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Nope not normal, and likely doesn't have a thing to do with the bowel issues. Call your doc, please.

[Linaka 92]

Sounds like your colon, that's the area where you would feel pain. Could be you have a little infection or inflammation. I'd have it checked out.

[lahhleslie 30]

Are you running fevers? Any blood in stool? I'd call your doctor asap.

[ShariAnn 8]

I'm not a doctor but it sounds like diverticulitis. I had a flare of that about my third week along with a UTI. The same antibiotic took care of both so I would see your doctor as soon as you can. My problem was I didn't know who to contact, my bariatric dr, my family dr or my surgeon. I ended up with my family dr.

[BetterGolfNow 4]

No fever, no blood, I may go see my family doc on Monday

[BetterGolfNow 4]

Just an update, I forced a lot of Fluid and MOM and eventually the pain subsided. In hindsight, I think it was a combination of Constipation and probably some infection, but it ran it's course and now I take my Fiber gummies every morning!

[newlife9-27 37]

I'm having constant pain in my lower abdomen. It feels like a bladder infection but that test came back negative. It never stops. Not sure who to call next. Sleeve was 9-27. Anyone else has this pain?

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[nannare 38]

I was sleeved 9/26 and I have a pain between my belly button and my incision on my left side. It hurts when I stand to long or holding my grandbaby while standing and he is only 5 lbs. Can't even stand for singing in church. Going for at CT scan in a few weeks. Any ideas on what might be goin on?

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