back to work...have a question

Bozzj · April 24, 2008

Hi All,

I had my surgery last week (the 17th...exactly 7 days ago) and i'm back to work today. I'm on my last day of clears (which is killing me) and tomorrow i get mushies!!!

My question is: i have this pain on the left side..feels sorta like gas because it moves a little (comes in waves), but doesn't leave like gas does from walking. It's been a few days. On my doctors "things to expect" sheet it said i might have pain on the left side.

Is this normal?

Otherwise, things are going well. Wounds are healing well and i'm down almost 15ish lbs since surgery (i'll check officially tomorrow). I'm ready for food though..even if it is cottage cheese:bored: because i have little energy.

lanie527 · April 24, 2008

Totally normal. They pump gas into your guts to puff up enough space to do the lap procedure and the residual gas can cause all kinds of weird pains. I just delt with whatever happened for the first month. That said the pain should not be too strong.

pamie71 · April 24, 2008

I had surgery a little over two weeks ago and had the same feeling in my left side. I called the doctor and he said it might be the colon acting up if your not having regular bowel movements. Make sure to take in lots of fluids (especially water). if it continues though, i would recommend contacting your doctor. Good luck!

Bozzj · April 24, 2008

well i'm going to the bathroom. and i think i'm getting most of my liquids...def. 36 oz. or more.

it feels like a squeeze (like gas) and then goes away. weird. must be gas. this lasts for a month?

giveyouthemoon · April 24, 2008

Totally normal. It will pass (heh) in it's own time.

Also be ready for sitting up at a desk all day. I noticed I'd sit for several hours working then get up and my incisions had "tightened up" (only way I can explain it) and HURT.

Make sure you keep walking, walking, walking around. You are still healing.