3 1/2 years post Bypass... burning lump on left side??
Hi,
I know you all aren't doctors but I was curious to know if any of you have the same or similar issue. I'm a few years out from my surgery now and really haven't had too many problems. I have this lump feeling under my rib on the left side for awhile now. Sometimes it bothers me more then other times, like sometimes bending over or doing sit-ups...there is a tightness...like a hard balling up in that area. Then other times it will just have a annoying burning pain while doing nothing. Last night it started that worst and the burning continues. I can feel a bump too. I know it isn't a pulled muscle. Ugh. Maybe my "old" stomach there? Any thoughts??
It sounds like you may be developing a hernia, perhaps in the area of the incision where the camera was inserted. Get thee to your surgeon or your PCP. Not a big problem, but one which is not wise to ignore.
I have had some issues with "burning" in one area and find that pressing gently on the spot seems to reduce the pain somewhat. I might decide to do more if that stops working.
