I agree... It sounds like it could be a hernia... Especially if they already saw one.  I had a hernia, and they couldn't see it until explatory surgery.  I had my surgery reversed do to other complications.  The surgeon that did my reversal has done more than anyone in the area.  He said the main reason for doing reversals is unexplained abdominal pain.  I tell you this, not to say you are going to have to have it reversed... That is RARE.... I tell you this to let you know that you have nothing to be embarassed about if they find nothing.  It is a real symptom, sometimes it just can't be explained.  MOST of the time, they see something during explatory surgery.  It could be scar tissue or adhesions from previous surgeries... that is always a risk with surgery.

-Kim T

Jan, I already had an internal hernia and it does sound like that is what it is.  Mine came on after 15 months post op.  I had outpatient surgery and was good for awhile.

Although my pain at that time was so bad that I went straight to the ER, I am again having this same pain again.

It isn't everyday, but when it comes on, the pain is in my back, I hyperventilate, feel like I am having a heart attack, it's gone after 5 minutes but I actually have to get on all fours....it's like I'm popping something back where it needs to be inside.  I know what you are talking about, you can't do anything at all and it is very very scary.  I need to go back and have them check, but the finances have kept me from it.  I've had this off and on for the past year.  Anyway, keep us updated, because I am concerned I have another internal hernia.  Thanks

I can't make a diagnosis, but I see a lot of partial small bowel obstructions.

But the notes/diary are critical to getting is dx rather quickly. So, as you go along, just keep notes answering those questions.

*I* can't do anything with that info, but the docs can knit it all together.

Where is the pain?

 I ahve an ulcer on my site. I am on full liquids for next 5 weeks and multiple meds. I am having terrible time with nausea/vomting and weakness. I saw the surgeon who does not want to do surgery until a last resort. I agree as it would involve a major revision of the site loss of additional intestine aand smaller stomach. 

Any one else had this problem? How did you cope? I am so cranky and have now lost 250 pounds. The doc keeps telling me not to loose anymore and I am not trying too but have been because of the nausea. I am just miserable and depressed.

Thank you