3 days post-op: worsening pain

[kellibambam 1]

Had RNY Monday, discharged Wednesday. Been doing fine since I’ve been home, no fever, vomiting, nausea, or signs of infection at incisions. I am, however, having worsening pain on the left side of my stomach (near largest incision) when I stand up/walk. When i sit down or am sitting/laying, it’s more of a normal soreness, but the pain I just had walking from my living room to my bedroom was enough to make me cry. It feels like everything is getting stretched too far when I’m performing those movements.

Is this normal post-op pain? I’m concerned because it’s worsened as the day goes on. I feel fine otherwise so don’t want to go to hospital unless absolutely necessary.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Hmmm. Have you just downgraded your pain relief? I just had my gallbladder out (gallstones being a common weight loss after effect). Was good but today! Three days post op, I also am very sore on the left of my tummy - but I have stopped my pain meds - so rather than pain starting, I realised it is feeling it that is just starting.

If you haven’t changed meds, I’d suggest you ring your surgeon’s clinic....

[Matt Z 4,138]

@kellibambam Did they give you an incentive spirometer? Are you using it?
Do you have any type of compression gear you can wear to see if it's the pull of your stomach/gut causing the issue?

Never hurts to call up your surgical team with questions, ESP only 3 days out!
As stated, it could also be the reduction in your pain meds.

[AtlantaRed 651]

Mine worsened 3 or 4 days after sleeve. Internal numbing stuff wore off. Mine hurt when standing up or walking so therefore I didn't do much. Learned since then that I was sitting too much which increased the pain when I moved. I will be asking for an epidural this time for the bypasd and will make sure to move around more afterwards.

[Qbnswife08 0]

I had my surgery the 4th and have had zero pain other then the 1st hour after surgery. I'm just as active and feel just like I did before surgery. I'd definitely call your dr

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