I’m 6days postop of of gastric sleeve revision to bypass. Tolerating fluids and protein shakes. Since yesterday I have had this weird sharp pain on lower left abdomen. It’s morr pronounced when standing and especially walking. Anyone else having pain? My postop is Tuesday

I've had a similar pain. I don't think one can ever have an exact pain. After all, how can anyone really understand another's pain?* I'm around 11 days gastric bypass post-op. I think it may be partly due to a prolonged sleeping or sitting position that puts some added pressure on certain muscles. Keep track of your symptoms, write down anything else that bothers you so you'll have a record to share with your doctor. I think our bodies are able to tell us when things are horribly and terribly wrong, but they can also just say, "ouch" when we're merely uncomfortable.

*words coming from a chronic pain patient who has a problem with health professionals who claim to know all about someone else's pain and frequently dismiss its severity because it doesn't fit into their sphere of reality. Sorry... always gotta vent.

On 06/24/2018 at 16:58, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

I've had a similar pain. I don't think one can ever have an exact pain. After all, how can anyone really understand another's pain?* I'm around 11 days gastric bypass post-op. I think it may be partly due to a prolonged sleeping or sitting position that puts some added pressure on certain muscles. Keep track of your symptoms, write down anything else that bothers you so you'll have a record to share with your doctor. I think our bodies are able to tell us when things are horribly and terribly wrong, but they can also just say, "ouch" when we're merely uncomfortable.

*words coming from a chronic pain patient who has a problem with health professionals who claim to know all about someone else's pain and frequently dismiss its severity because it doesn't fit into their sphere of reality. Sorry... always gotta vent.

Thanks for the info Missouri-Lee. I was thinking that it had to do with my drinking of fluids but it’s kinda always there even if I am not drinking. I even stopped for a little to see if it resolves and it didnt. Definitely will be asking doc about it. Trying to avoid using the oxycodone

Oxycodone is part of my daily life, but I can understand your reservations. What strength is it? if it's 2.5/325 or 5/325, that's a good dose for someone who has no tolerance for narcotic meds. I'm assuming your doctor prescribed the oxycodone/acetaminophen combo. The number after the slash is the acetaminophen amount. I apologize if I wrongly assumed this information is new to you. Not to come off as a smarty-pants. It's just that my daughter is a pharmacist, two of my sons are medical doctors, and I have a background in the medical field too.

I’m definitely experiencing the same pain. I am 10 Days post op from gastric bypass. I had my post op appointment this past Monday. I explained to my doctor the pain. He did advise me at that time that he did all of the major work on that side. I told him that the pain increases when I’m trying to drink protein shakes. He advised me to take my time and as my stomach heals things will get better. Unfortunately, my doctor doesn’t believe in sending you home with pain meds. Tylenol doesn’t help me at all. I normally have to lay down for awhile. I told my mom I want to lose weight but I didn’t want to lose it like this (not eating). The only thing I can get down is water and maybe a cup of broth. Tried some soup today and I thought I was going to died from the pain. I hope your doctor can shed some light to your pain!!

Walking really helps with pain like that. Also getting enough water and fluid. I know with my situation I tried different OTC pain relievers and they don't seem to do much. Its very disruptive.

On 06/24/2018 at 17:18, Missouri-Lee's Summit said:

Oxycodone is part of my daily life, but I can understand your reservations. What strength is it? if it's 2.5/325 or 5/325, that's a good dose for someone who has no tolerance for narcotic meds. I'm assuming your doctor prescribed the oxycodone/acetaminophen combo. The number after the slash is the acetaminophen amount. I apologize if I wrongly assumed this information is new to you. Not to come off as a smarty-pants. It's just that my daughter is a pharmacist, two of my sons are medical doctors, and I have a background in the medical field too.

I’m actually a nurse but no offense was taken. I just don’t want to keep taking it for my bowels and so I can drive. It does make me tired but I take it so it takes the edge off and to get a good nights sleep

On 06/24/2018 at 18:06, Dontjudgeme said:

I’m definitely experiencing the same pain. I am 10 Days post op from gastric bypass. I had my post op appointment this past Monday. I explained to my doctor the pain. He did advise me at that time that he did all of the major work on that side. I told him that the pain increases when I’m trying to drink Protein Shakes. He advised me to take my time and as my stomach heals things will get better. Unfortunately, my doctor doesn’t believe in sending you home with pain meds. Tylenol doesn’t help me at all. I normally have to lay down for awhile. I told my mom I want to lose weight but I didn’t want to lose it like this (not eating). The only thing I can get down is Water and maybe a cup of broth. Tried some Soup today and I thought I was going to died from the pain. I hope your doctor can shed some light to your pain!!

So I have no nausea with water, crystal light, broth, or protein shakes and I can’t pinpoint that it’s related to the drinking. I just notice it more when standing and walking. I definitely will tell my doc and will take oxycodone to deal with it until then

I had the same pain post-op when I had my RNY. My Dr told me it was ok and it did go away.