Question:
For women only, please - stabbing pain in non-surgical areas?

I am 5 months out, lap RNY, and have lost nearly 100 pounds. I've gone down several sizes, including bra sizes. A month or so ago, as I was taking my bra off, I had a sharp, stabbing pain to the left side of my left breast. There were no lumps or anything else, but it would literally take my breath away if I didn't have my bra on and bent over. It went away in a few days, but yesterday, I had the same kind of pain appear when I took my bra off, only this time under the right arm, towards the back of the fat pad that usually hangs over the sides of your bra. And it is worse when the bra is not on, and now, the original pain in the left breast is back, so I hurt on both sides, especially if I bend over. Anyone have this before? Is it related to weight loss and brassiere size changes? Got any ideas?    — Erica Alikchihoo (posted on August 4, 2009)

August 4, 2009
I have not experienced any breast pain after surgery. I would make an appointment with my primary care doctor. You should have this pain evaluated. I hope you feel better. You must be having a lot of pain. Take care.
   — gay56-

August 4, 2009
I am 4 months our VSG and have lost 75 lbs so far. I had a sharp stabbing pain under my right arm the other night. I found it odd. But then it went away. I have gone to a massage therapist that pushes on pressure points and it helps to relieve nerve and muscle issues. Something like this might help you. I have found that our body goes through so many changes and adjustments as we are losing weight so quickly it doesn't seem to know what to do. Last week I had sharp stabbing pains in my right leg and the massage therapist told me to use a tennis ball in my hip area and rub it about to help work out issues. I also made sure to do my lower lumbar stretches and the pain went away and I feel much better. By the way congrats on losing 100 lbs in 5 months way to go. But I wouldn't be supprised if your body is a little out of wack due to such a rapid weight loss. I would check with your doctor and even ask him about massage or even if chiropractic care could help. I hope you feel better soon and I hope you keep up the great success.
   — Lisa von Wallmenich

August 5, 2009
Hi! I am 13 months out and get pain in my upper belly if I am working doing gardening, or bending over for a while. <Mine,I have discovered, is gas...but when I have it, I cannot move anything. Walking is virtually impossible and the lazst time I had it, I could breathe only short lil breathes. It hurts, but I take a gas pill, wait 15 minutes and it goes away. I hope yours is only gas as well! Best of luck to you! hugs, kim
   — gpcmist

August 8, 2009
I am waiting to have the surgery RNY but I have had that problem its hard to describe very sharp pain feels like stabbing almost pluersy like feeling like it takes your deep breathing away for a second your almost afraid to move and then it passes. I did talk with a Physical Therapist she had her doctorate in PT she said it was nerve driven pain - I noticed with me it was more my position/posture. I felt like it was related to my weight and posture. It was a while ago - I don't remember the name of the nerve she did mention which triggered it. It is scray when it happens. lisac
   — lisamarie6222

August 8, 2009
I am waiting to have the surgery RNY but I have had that problem its hard to describe very sharp pain feels like stabbing almost pluersy like feeling like it takes your deep breathing away for a second your almost afraid to move and then it passes. I did talk with a Physical Therapist she had her doctorate in PT she said it was nerve driven pain - I noticed with me it was more my position/posture. I felt like it was related to my weight and posture. It was a while ago - I don't remember the name of the nerve she did mention which triggered it. It is scray when it happens. lisac
   — lisamarie6222