Staple Line Question

I just have a general question that may sound kind of odd. But could someone respond back to me with your thoughts? What symptoms would a person experience if there is a problem with their staple line? I had my surgery in 2011. I have been doing fairly well but experiencing pain in my stomach. I realize this is very general, because pain in the stomach could be from a number of things. But I would like to specifically ask the question. Thanks, and I appreciate your replies in advance.

Monica

I would think maybe a stabbing type pain or could be a pulling type pain especially if scar tissue has developed.

When I had my lap band before I revised to the bypass I would get a pulling type pain where my port was and it was because it had been encased in scar tissue that attached itself to a muscle and when I moved it would pull on it. Not sure if that makes sense or not.

You could have an ulcer which is pretty common in bypass patients and it is like a burning pain.

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my question. It does make sense what you are saying. I will probably schedule an appointment with my bariatric doctor to get things checked out.

Monica