Question:
Because I have in the last year I have twice had severe

that lasted for about a hour. Is it possible that to feel pain when you have a stapleline disruption? My husband was going to take me to the ER but it finally went away. I had an open RNY 2 years ago, the gall bladder came out at the same time. The pain is around where the lower stomach.    — taryncarrol (posted on January 26, 2004)

January 26, 2004
It may be something as simple as gas or constipation, but occasionally after surgery (even years after surgery) the bowel may become twisted from scar tissue and adhesions and cause a bowel obstruction. I would diffently get in touch with my Dr. and let him know about your pain. Bowel obstructions can be very serious if not treated promptly.
   — karenrose

January 27, 2004
I've experienced severe pain post-op in that same area for a variety of reasons. The first was that my intestine had looped and I needed surgery to straighten it out and fix some adhesions. The second time they never found the reason, but the pain passed in about 5 hours. They think I had trouble digesting some nuts I had eaten. Several times lately I've experienced pain that lasts a couple of hours and then goes away. Excrutiating, send me to the ER pain. Nothing was found, but they think it's esophageal spasms. I think you should check w/ your doc, especially if you've seen any changes in bowel habits.
   — mom2jtx3