Weird tummy pains?

Hello everyone. I'm not sure how to describe this. I'll be 2 yrs post op from open rny gastric bypass 3/24. I had a panniculectomy 9/8/06, was supposed to have had hernia repair that day in my belly button but my ps said I didn't have a hernia. The panni took over 4 hours cause I had something called distensia (I know I misspelled that). He said it was something where the muscles had pulled away from the abdomen wall. He told me he repaired some of that. He said instead of just a panni he did 3/4 of a full tummy tuck. Ok. I am not having major pains here. But there are times that I have really weird, irritating pains in my tummy. It feels more like muscle pains instead of being in my stomach. I don't know how to explain it. Sometimes they're quick sharp pains, sometimes tingling pains. There around the my belly button area and I know since I had the panni my stomach is not as flat as it would have been with the full tummy tuck with muscle tightening. I didn't expect it would be. But there are a couple of places that look like their bulgy. They kind of poke out more than they used to. Any thoughts? I need to have a physical done soon. I think I'll call my pcp tomorrow and set that up and see what he thinks. Also, since I'll be 2 yrs out the end of the month I need to see Dr Shina for a check up. I guess I could see what his thoughts are on this also. The skin are my tummy feels taunt and stretched. I haven't gained weight, I'm maintaining. I just look bulgy in spots, mainly around the belly button area. To the sides of it. Am I making any sense at all? I know I confuse myself. Hugs Ange P.S. What do u do when u get the urge to graze? Here lately the head hunger or the urge to do nervous eating is driving me nutty. I'm not doing that but the urge is there. Since we totalled my car I haven't been going to the gym. As soon as I get another vehicle (soon I hope!) I'm starting back down there. Plus I have to bake cookies for Adam and the kids. That kills me. What are some good ideas for this grazing, nervous eating urge? Maybe starting protien shakes again? I haven't done them alot since hitting goal last year. Thanks guys!

GO TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!! If you ever feel any weridness in your belly (no matter the source) go to your doctor. Sometimes complications don't start until way down the road for no reason...not just after surgery. Your doctor is the one that can help you. If they say it's nothing and it still feels like something go back or see another doctor to make sure. Alot of complications do not feel like pain but are more like pressure. Make sure to talk to your doctor please. I think there are alot of gastric friendly cookie receipes so if you did graze it wouldn't be as bad as full on sugar cookies. South Beach and Weigh****chers has alot of good receipes I've heard. Alot of people say the gastric friendly cookies are as good as normal cookies but much better for you so the kids and you would like them. I think your supposed to divert your attention when you want to graze. Like when your eyeing those cookies maybe exercise instead...walking around the neighborhood. Some people recommend getting something to do in the house (a bike or video tape, etc). This is just information I've heard from support groups and research. Good luck with everything and let us know how your doing. ~Christal/dionysus_star