Question:
I'm 3 weeks post op and I literally have a pain in the butt

The pain is a sharp and goes right through my rectum. I have no nausea, vomiting and my bowels seem to be working ok wanted to know if anyone else experinece this type of pain    — shae7755 (posted on January 29, 2004)

January 29, 2004
It is your tail bone. As you have lost weight, the fat tissue that was cushioning your rectum has disappeared. My doctor told me scar tissue would eventually start acting as a cushion and the pain would lesson. It still hurts alittle, and it is getting better with time.
   — jcooper

January 29, 2004
I am experiencing the same thing! Im 3 weeks out yesterday, and for the past week my rear has hurt so bad. Mine isnt through my rectum, its more on the right cheek. But boy every time I move that baby hurts! I though it was a syatic nerve...usually goes away in 2 weeks. Ibuprophen really helped me. The previous poster could have a point with the fat being gone....but at 3 weeks out I still have a nice cushion there LOL Good luck to you!
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 29, 2004
You might have your doc take a look, You could have a hemmorhoid if you are having pain in your rectum
   — **willow**

January 30, 2004
It sounds like it could be a rectal spasm. It may not be related to your surgery. I have had them off and on for several years and the pain can bring tears to your eyes. The pain lasts about 20-30 minutes and then goes away. If this continues, I would check with your physician.
   — Susan F.

January 30, 2004
I had the came thing! It was like my colon hurt or something! Sharp pains when I ate! My doctor said that my body had depleted its minerals and I have to supplement with mineral drops several times a day to restore them. After the first day of following my doc's orders I did not have any more episodes... Thank Goodness! ~Jennifer
   — Zankri