1 Week Post Opt Question

Hey everyone I got another silly question.  I have been reading in other post about side pain after post opt. On my left side by my large cut I have some  deep muscle pain when I get out of a chair or couch setting up or setting down.  How long have you all had this pain?  Other wise I am doing great.  Also is it normal to have mini burps after you eat jello or maybe drink to fast? Thanks and you all are the bestest. Geno

Hi Geno It's not uncommon to have some pain, in varying degrees and forms, for a few weeks after surgery.  This is due, at first, just to the trauma of the surgery itself (swelling, etc...), then due to things healing.  Perfectly normal.  If the pain gets worse, or you notice any signs of possible infection - of course, call your doctor right away.  Very normal to have burps and such too.  The new plumbing is very noisy - still is for me 3+ years post-op.  So it sounds like you're doing well and all is very normal.  ;-)

Hi, I only got released from the hospital yesterday but I was told that deep muscle pain on the sides and back are from the anesthesia and the gas they used to expand your stomach. That gas can still linger in your torso pressing against your muscles. Also, just generally speaking, the low diet and the surgery is going to give us body aches until we recoup. Hope this helps. Jennifer

Geno Friday was 4 weeks for me and my side pain is finally subsided to a minimal owwie every now and then as for the mini burps  LOL tell me how you get yours to be mini I eat something and it sounds like a foghorn went off lol