Question:
I have a pain in the middle of my stomach on the left side. What is it ?

I had the RNY on 4-20-09. Yesterday, I bent over to shave my leg, and something popped and pulled in my stomach on the left side near the large incision. I called the doctor today and he wasn't too concerned. He just gave me more pain medicine. What was the popping and pulling and why is it still so painful now? Any advice???    — Heidi D. (posted on April 25, 2009)

April 26, 2009
Hey, I actually had the same surgery the same day. Someone told me that the large incesion is where they really moved the tools around a lot, so thats probably why its hurting. Sometimes I can feel it spasming like when I cough or sneeze. But it still is sore and my doctor said to expect that for 2-3 weeks post surgery.
   — Sarah_Kaitlyn

April 26, 2009
I had surgery 04/21/09 and have felt this since I woke up. The Dr. said it's normal. Hurts like hell when I cough or bend down. Kind os feels like a charlie horse in the stomache.
   — pat4

April 28, 2009
The left side IS where they had to go through all the muscles and move the equipment around. I had my RNY on 3/2 and went through the same kind of pain. It did last a few weeks but it does get better. Just keep taking the pain meds to help relax your body of alot of pain, and I promise, it does go away. Hang in there and GL
   — michelle caballero