Hi,

So, I'm 16-days post op. Before yesterday my pain was on the left side where my biggest incision is (yes, that's normal) but now my pain is on my lower stomach right below my belly button. I Googled it to find info and I couldn't find anything about lower stomach pain below the belly button after the gastric sleeve. It's hard for me to lean forward or bend forward. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this before?

I am following everything to a T (60 grams of protein a day, staying hydrated, taking multivitamins, calcium, & I walk at least 30 minutes a day). I also take my gallbladder & ulcer preventing medication.

My nurse told me they sewed my muscle (& skin) back together to prevent hernias & ulcers. How long is this cut, really? Why would I feel it in my lower belly?

Height 5'0"

Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.

Surgery date: 2/13/17

Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).

Current weight: 188 lbs

My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body.

I did not really have pain in my lower belly but if you are experiencing a new pain it is worth a call out to the nurses line at your surgeon. When something new occurs you should let them know, especially so close out from surgery. It will give you better peace of mind. This board is a great resource and I encourage you to keep using it but your doctor is the best resource for things like this. Just take everything you hear here with a grain of salt, everyone has different instructions.

Good luck to you and congrats on your surgery!

Everything is fine. I figured it out yesterday. I totally forgot there's an incision right above my belly button. It's covered since the roll in my stomach makes my bell go in. That incision is what hurts. I don't have fevers or vomiting/nausea, nurse says I'm fine.


Height 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 188 lbs
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body.