Question:
I'm 19 mos. post-op & having pain.

Sometimes - only sometimes - after eating I get a pain, or more like a cramp, just below my waist on the left side. I've had so much surgery over the years that I'm down to vital organs (LOL), so it's not ovaries, appendicitis, or anything like that. Any ideas, lovelies?    — scottiemaam O. (posted on May 9, 2003)

May 9, 2003
I'm by no means an expert on the human body, but I believe that is where the colon is located. It's possible that, depending on what you eat, the colon is being irritated and is spasming (is that a word??).
   — Carolyn M.

May 9, 2003
Irritable bowel syndrome?
   — Cindy R.

May 9, 2003
I had the same problem. I get real bad pain in the lower stomach, right about the belt line. I had this problem for a long time and it would come in cycles. I went and got a CT scan and found that the problem I had was a condition call diverticulitis. I am now on heavy anti-biotics to take care of the problem. Go to www.webmd.com and take a look at it. But talk to your doc about. I had a long time in getting this problem resolved until I went and got the CT scan. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
   — Richard M.