Sleeved 10/10/17 - Pain question

2beskinnymammy
on 10/17/17 8:12 pm - AL
VSG on 10/10/17

Doing well but have a few questions or want to know if anyone had the same experience. I am still on full liquids at this point and if I drink too fast the pain is not in my stomach area but the lower right side. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it sound like something I should be concerned about? Also feel like my abdomen is abnormally swollen. Looks like I could be pregnant lol. Just concerned that I may be doing something wrong. Any thoughts or advice appreciated. Thanks



    
Gwen M.
on 10/18/17 7:36 am
VSG on 03/13/14

The swelling is likely from gas - are you walking? Walk as much as you can and this will help release the gas that was used during surgery.

I'd ask your surgeon about the pain.

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Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 10/18/17 8:28 am
RNY on 08/05/19

I had pain on the lower right side, near my bellybutton, for several weeks. I felt like I'd done hundreds of sit-ups!

I asked my surgeon, and he said that was where they do the most complicated internal suture, so it's normal to be sore. He recommended tylenol and a heating pad, which helped a lot.

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KDBaker
on 10/18/17 10:27 am - Exeter, NH
VSG on 10/16/17

I'm 2 days post op and I agree about the heating pad! I'm sitting here with one across my belly right now.

Fredbear
on 10/19/17 9:17 am
VSG on 11/29/16

The more you walk, the better you'll feel and the sooner the swelling will go away.

And don't forget to sip, sip, sip! If you wait until you're thirsty you are way too late.

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