I had surgery on the 24th.  I have the same pain and have spoken to the doctor several times.  When I went in for my follow-up visit today one of the physicians explained it to me so that it finally makes sense.
When they do the laproscopic RNY, it's the incision on the left hand side of your body that they pass the instrument that actually staples the internal incisions together - it's the largest of the instruments they use, and the one that fits the most tightly into your body.

When they remove it, they place a stitch there to hold everything in place.  It pulls, which creates the burning/aching.

I was assured too that it would disappear within the next few weeks - but it is the most unpleasant side affect so far - which is pretty darned great.

I use the GNC 100% Designer Whey.  It has 18g of Protein, that plus the 8g from the milk makes quite a nice dent in the requirements for the day!  :-)  I add a scoop of the SF Carnation Instant Bkft Choc too!  31g all in one!  WOO HOO!  :-)

I agree, CHEW CHEW CHEW!  :-)

I had surgery 2 days after you...I have the same exact pain. I went to my surgeon. He said it is the type of stitch they use on the inside of that area...he told me the stitch can sometimes be very painful when you move because it hits a nerve or something. He also said that the stitch will begin to dissolve in 21-28 days and then I should begin to feel relief......WELL, it hurt so much, I kept calling them and they sent me to the ER since I was sure this was not normal pain and something else was wrong....I had a CT scan, and they checked everything, turns out everything with they surgery is fine....I went back to my surgeon and he said the same thing, it was the stitches...he said give it a few more days and they should begin to dissolve......Well I must admit, Wednesday, I finally began to feel it getting better........every night since, I am sleeping much better, and the pain is better.

I bet yours is the same thing, but ask your surgeon if it could be the stitches, if he say's yes, hang in there, and the pain will go away....I also found using heat on the area helped sooth the pain.


Good luck to you

Maria

Alrighty,  assuming you are sticking to CF, and not sugary drinks, if he gives you any more heartache, tell him it's his fault, cuz he did the surgery!!!

I had to get that off my chest.  I can't believe he was mean.  Whatever!  Like you needed that.

In answer to your questions, I had surgery Nov. 25, and am 3 weeks post-op.  I have lost 15 pounds (9 then 4 then 2) and am trying VERY hard to not be depressed about how quickly it slowed down.  But I have faith.  I will keep working the tool, and eventually the body will just have to let go of those fat stores.  You should too.  Our bodies are stubborn, well adapted for famines, and frightened.  But they will lose, they don't have a choice.

As for what I am eating:  I had 2 weeks full fluids, now I am on purees.  I was only on clear fluids while in the hospital.  6 weeks seems long, but, what the heck, you'll only have to do it once.

Hang in there!

I'm doing great. I use the chocolate whey protein from Walmart. I mix it with FF milk in a blender. It doesn't taste too bad to me. Better than some of the other stuff I tried. I found a protein bar that I liked that didn't have too much sugar. I can't remember what it's called though. I know it when I see it. Hope everyone is well.