I have a question

How long does the left side pain last.. Everything else is ok. But that nagging pain that come and goes when it wants is driving me crazy. Just when I think I can, I can't because it hurts. Dr. H says its normal. I want to know how long it lasts.

Warning: Bad news, possibly. These pains are related to muscle recovery/stretching and the healing of the tissue (scar tissue formation) and it takes part in stages. It's a good sign cause the tissue is healing and new tissue is forming, but it will come and go for quite a while. I still have this a couple of years out, but I've had some other surgeries in the area since wls, so maybe that's why I still ache there from time to time. Heat and anti-inflammatories (if tolerated) does help. Chin up, Frances

Hey Baby!! That pain was a royal pain for me too, same as you, everything was all good except that! Unfortunatly, it will last about 3 to 4 weeks. It made me real tired too. Cindee

Hey Lady, How are you? I am not at all happy about the pain but I am dealing with it. Yes it does make you really tired. Walking like a geriatric patient ( not that I have anything against the elderly, but I'll be there when I get there and not before ) Anywho, everything else is going pretty good. Nothing tastes the same and I guess thats a good thing. I did manage to get in more protein yesterday. I'm working on it. Bejai

If taking it slow is what gets it done, then you go right ahead, girl! It will get better, just takes a few weeks, something to with that is where they put the camera, and they manipulate it around a good bit trying to see what they are doing. Doc told me that there is a muscle right there and he has to manipulate it alot, and it will be sore for awhile. But it does go away, I thot it never would, but it does. I am glad you are getting in more protein! Thats wonderful!! Just keep working at it. At your stage I ate a lot of cottage cheese, it has 13 gms of protein in a half a cup. Also, string cheese, just make sure you get low fat on both and you'll be fine! The string cheese has 7 to 9 gms depending on the size of the stick. Fish is the best tho. I saw you were eating Tilapia, that is GREAT!! ( thats my fav fish ) and its full of protein. Depending on the portion. Keep up the the great work!! Cindee

Thanks I will. I tried the cottage cheese and the string cheese. The tasted changed for me and it was YUCK. I'll try again later.

I think my side pain lasted into my second month. It got lighter but was still nagging. Tina

Thanks, that has been the general response. Nagging is an understatment. Have a great day! Bejai!

I'm thinking that mine went "well" into the 6th week. Not "unbearable" just uncomfortable. and it did get less and less each week. That was probably the most "long-lasting, worst" part of the whole surgery, so I didn't complain too much!! And, it WILL get better!!! Sounds like you are doing GREAT for the most part. Hugs, Pam

Thanks so much Pam. It seems worst when I am tired or I have exerted myself a little more than usual. Because of all my beautiful friends here on OH, I am no longer worried about it. It will pass. Have a great day! Huggzz, Bejai