1 week post-op... got a question

I ate refried beans yesterday with cheese & they were fine, today at lunch I had the same thing & after a few bites, OMG my stomach started cramping from the front(low in the front) to my back around my kidneys. It of course scared me to death. I had to lay down for a little while then went away. But out of all my pain it has been my back. Lower back. Can you have gas in your back??? I haven't really had any gas pains but this could be the start. Any info. would help. Hope everyone has a good night. Tammy Gunter

Sounds like your tummy is just being picky (assuming you ate the same brand, etc of refried beans). It takes awhile to heal up and some days food can go down fine, while others the exact same food will make me queasy. It's a learning process .. especially at one week out!

Dont get scared that happened to me and sometimes it still does, im 2 years out and one day i can eat something and the next day it doesn't stay down, so to me thats normal.

That makes me feel better, thank you both for the response. Another thing I think it could be with the stomach cramping is I haven't had a monthly period in 7 or 8 months now & this morning I saw a little pinkish on my paper. I hope I do soon, I know that would make me feel better. Thanks again. Tammy Gunter

Tammy, I can eat something for dinner, save the left over and then try it again for lunch and the dreaded pouch rejects it. From many discussions it seems it happens to a lot of us. So one more reason not to do left overs. Hang in there. I am 9 months out. I still have gas and will probably always have it, it just gets easier to handle over time. Lynn

HiJack!!! Hey, Lynn!!! How are you???? I know you have been one busy momma!!! Hugs to you! Becky

Tammy, You may have gas in places you never imagined!!! LOL Truly, I thought that I was dying for several weeks before I realized that it was gas. With the surgery has come major gas...but my IBS is better, and gas gives GREATER relief now. OH My Goodness, I didn't just say that, did I? Hugs, Becky