Burning in stomach 12 months post-op

[katherineheartburn 2]

Hi all - I’ve been trying to get into my surgeon’s office but they’re really booked out. As I keep trying, I wanted to see if anyone has experienced this post-op. (Sleeved 2/2021)

Since December, I’ve frequently been experiencing a burning sensation in the lower left part of my stomach, regardless of what I do or don’t eat. I’ve taken Prilosec and it helps temporarily, but the feeling is getting more intense. I don’t have any reflux/heartburn symptoms or acid coming up…just the pain below.

I’m going to see my primary care doctor for it next week, but was wondering if anyone had this? I’ve heard of GERD being a common post-op side effect, but this is nothing like the gastric reflux I had before surgery. Makes me think it’s an ulcer but would be grateful to know if anyone had these symptoms too. Thanks!

[liveaboard15 1,293]

i havent had surgery yet. but for me lower left pain turned out to be diverticulosis (pouches that formed in your sigmoid colon) a CT scan with contrast can confirm that.

[Arabesque 7,552]

The burning from GERD usually occurs in the throat as the acid from the stomach rises.

An overproduction of acid can cause sharp cutting pains across the lower stomach. Or it could be an ulcer as you thought. If your PPI helps temporarily it could be an ulcer, too much acid &/or GERD. Don’t eat late at night, avoid spicy foods, carbonation, caffeine, dairy products, & see if that helps.

Could be a hernia or kidney stones. Gall stones cause pain on the lower right so that’s ruled out.

Try to get into your GP sooner if you can’t get an appointment with your surgeon. Or go to your nearest emergency centre especially if the pain can’t be managed or gets worse.

All the best.

[katherineheartburn 2]

Thanks for the replies! My primary care doctor gave me ulcer medication to try for 2 months, so hopefully that takes care of it!

[Happy Stylist 86]

Is it around your belly button? Just wondering if it could be your gallbladder