Question:
IS this normal?
I am almost 5 weeks post op. I am having a ripping feeling in my right abdomin. It is so bad that it almost drops me to the floor when it happens. I am both worried and scared! — Alvernlaw (posted on June 30, 2007)
June 30, 2007
And the reason why you haven't contacted your surgeon or gone to the
emergency room asap is??????????????
— crystalsno
June 30, 2007
I have no idea what it might be but if the pain almost drops you to the
floor, and you are worried and scared it is time to call the Dr or go to
the ER. Bad pain in our abdomins is nothing to "guess" about.
We will have to be more careful then ever about things like this.
Good Luck!
— CarolynK
June 30, 2007
Instead of being on here asking that question, you need to get to the ER or
call you doctor, NOW!
— Diane C.
June 30, 2007
Could be your appendix. GET to the E.R. NOW!!!!!
— MCraig3
June 30, 2007
You really need to either go to the ER or at least call your surgeon and
let him/her know what is going on. It could be something as simple as a
pulled stitch (which is what I did at about 3 weeks out and it hurt like
hell), or as serious as your appendix, your gall bladder, or an issue
having to do with your weight loss surgery. This is nothing to play with
and you really need to get a professional opinion like yesterday.
It really amazes me how many people ask questions like this on the boards
without calling their surgeon first.
— oceanrayne
June 30, 2007
The reason people come here instead of the Dr. or the ER is that 'fat'
girls complaints have been ignored for years!! We 'deserve' what we get.
— Christine M.
June 30, 2007
I have had the same thing on my left side. I contacted my surgeon and
ended up in the hospital for 3 days with tests being ran to make sure I was
okay. Got out this morning and it was dehydration and constipation... I
did learn that I am clueless about anatomy and a colon goes up to right
below your ribs.
— Silkie
June 30, 2007
Hi Linda, thanks for writing. The body does not easily rip, but what you
are going through is not normal. Please run, don't walk to your phone and
call your surgeon. I don't think that your pain is normal at all. But,
realize that just because you have pain and this aweful feeling, doesn't
mean it is a life threatening problem ok. Breathe, and don't be scared,
let them figure it out, and you breathe and get help. Let us know how you
make out. Thanks. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
July 1, 2007
Call your Doctor you may have adhesions or a hernia, the DOCTOR is ALWAYS
your first call then post OH members
— DonnaB.
July 1, 2007
SO, HOW'S YOUR APPENDIX????? SHEESH!
— LouAB
July 3, 2007
Has anyone heard how Linda is doing?
— Adrienne M.
July 3, 2007
UPDATE:
Hi all,
I have been to the ER and found out I have a small admonial tear in the
muscle from overdoing my exercise.
— Alvernlaw
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