Two days post op and severe pain in upper left abdominal. Feels like a stich. Hurts to breath in. Is this normal?

[JDL37 0]

Severe pain in upper left abdominal. Hurts to breath in. Feels like a stitch. Is this normal? Freaking out big time. Any help appreciated. Thankyou

[liveaboard15 1,292]

No idea what surgery you got, Any of your stats, where you got the surgery ect... Fill out your profile information. it helps a ton when asking questions like this. If you got the sleeve, they usually remove other part of the stomach thru the left side. That area tends to be more painful than anything. But if you are having problems, dont hesitate to call your surgeon. That is why they are there for. From pre op to post op they are there to help you.

[learn2cook 496]

Yes, I felt that and called my office. I just had asthma reactions to the anesthesia and got practice on learning how to breathe deeply with a nebulizer. I don’t know your situation and suggest you call for help from your office or visit the ER with papers about your surgery so they don’t make do any stressful tests. You should have a nurse or service on call and a doctor to call you back within an hour from your surgical center. If you’re really worried just go to the hospital. Take your Protein Drinks, meds, and Water. The interns work the weekends and it will be slow!

[Possum220 222]

Are you taking your pain medication? Your body has just been though a major operation. Keep those pain meds up. Given that this is so soon after your operation it would be a really good idea to contact your surgeon's office and let them know.

It could also be trapped gas from the operation that was pumped into the body cavity so that the surgeon could have a good view on your abdomen. If that is the case the walking a little and often will help to move the gas out of your body.

A warm heat pack on your belly will also help the pain. Feel better soon.

Edited October 15, 2022 by Possum220

[sweetsmith78 56]

Call your Dr