3 weeks post op, pain on right side returned

[mcipanda 121]

After my sleeve surgery on 3/13, the biggest issue was dealing with severe pain on my right side about six inches under my right breast just above one incision by about three inches. I rested with a heating pad for several days in a row and was able to get through it. Doc said it could be the abdominal wall healing through a small bleed. Haven’t had any issues in over a week, but last night as I reached up into my pantry I felt a sharp pain in the same spot. I tried to breathe in, but that made it hurt worse. Now it’s tender to the touch... I can sit and stand without pain, but if I try to stand upright AND breath in deeply I will feel a sharp burning pain (like stabbing) that takes my breath away. To be clear, I can breathe fine when sitting.

Left a message with my doctor’s nurse, but she hasn’t returned my call yet. Thought I’d check in with you all to see if this is common? Has it happened to anyone else? Thoughts?

[Arabesque 6,535]

I wonder if it’s an internal switch. I believe some surgeons use one to help tether the tummy. But keep ringing your doctor until you get a response. Pain is never okay.

[mcipanda 121]

That’s a great point I need to ask about… thanks Arabesque 😊