pain under ribs on left

[CLC1981 28]

Evening all, i had RNY bypass in january, is it normal to still get stabbing pains under my ribs on the left side, had them since surgery but thought it would of eased off by now.

[Incredibleshrinkiningkiley 23]

That’s your gallbladder could be related. Contact your dr and see.

[Kris77 1,506]

Gallbladder is on your right upper quadrant.

[Kris77 1,506]

I’d let your surgeon know though

[Incredibleshrinkiningkiley 23]

42 minutes ago, Kris77 said:

Gallbladder is on your right upper quadrant.

Then is it your pancreas?

[Arabesque 6,450]

Contact your medical team. Always call them if you’re experiencing pain or prolonged discomfort or anything that is unusual for you. They may say it’s nothing but better safe than sorry.

The gall bladder is on the right & the pain is intense as I discovered last week.

Good luck.

Edited May 25, 2021 by Arabesque

[CLC1981 28]

thanks everyone, it’s not a constant pain it comes and goes in clusters like a sharp stabbing under my left ribs, i will get intouch with the bariatric team. Thank youse.

[CLC1981 28]

hi all been intouch with the team and they said to see how it goes over the next week and suggested it could be trapped wind, iv been and bought some windeeze so see if that helps.

[Darktowerdream 419]

I have read that since gas does not go into the stomach after bypass or stay in the pouch it travels directly to the small intestine which is below the ribs on the left side, try to avoid gassy foods and take digestive enzymes with meals (chewables) and see how you feel. It tends to get trapped in the blind portion of small intestine as well (at least from some reading I have done) if it persists then you investigate further.