Question:
sting sensation in belly

sometimes i get a sting sensation where my pouch is , is that a normal thing    — bigdog_bsr (posted on February 12, 2008)

February 12, 2008
Your profile states you had surgery about 3 months ago. Some people will have a hard time drinking colder fluids, and complain of stomach pain. This ma be your problem. I'm just guessing here, as your post was really brief. I get some discomfort in the pouch area if I've eaten something and then have to drive my vehicle somewhere. But it's not pain, just discomfort. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

February 12, 2008
is it internal or external. describe the pain need more details. but have you called your dr. to see what it is. make sure you dont have an infection ok. but sometimes I get pain , and its gas. and i take some antacid tablets and it goes away.
   — yvettetas

February 12, 2008
No "stinging" sensation in my pouch. Discomfort...fullnes..slight nausea, yes. Probably should have it checked out. Do you see your surgeon for followups?
   — cjjordan

February 12, 2008
Are you thinking this is maybe heart burn? Try gas x or tums. That sometimes helps me if that is what your are talking about. Is it while you eat or after? Maybe not taking small enough bites or eating too much. Is it just while you drink? Are you drinking through a straw because we are not suppose to (not saying that I do not sometimes) but it is not recommened. Are you gulping your drinks that can cause discomfort? Let me know respond back to me and I can help more
   — tl_morgan

February 12, 2008
Well your not Alone. i too have what your talking about. its not enough to bend you over, but you definaltly know its there. i have had mine for awhile now, it comes and goes. but it dosent concern me too much, cause i am still here! no- dave is right, if i drink my crystal light too fast, or if i leave in freezer too long, i really notice it then.. r u doing any cold drinks? mine have to be cold. i go see my doc on the 21st. i wish you the best. and no i too am not sure what it is, or from :( but i definaltly know what you mean...
   — kimcrain

February 12, 2008
Hi, As others have mentioned, your posting didn't give surgery information. I can remember that my rny procedure was followed by some stinging. I can't remember if it was my pouch, or only seemed as though it was in that general area. I did ask my surgeon about it. He stated that the stinging was actually caused from the cutting of the tissue....the incision cuts through nerves, and the stinging was the regrowth (reconnection) of the nerves during the healing process. I'm not sure if this is what your's is from since I don't know if you had an open RNY or a lap procedure. I think you'll feel better if you at least phone your surgeon's office and ask. Good luck and welcome to the losing side of LIFE!!!!!
   — tonidaniels913

February 12, 2008
Ok all, I have to apologize. I didn't realize that the grammar in my posting was terrible until after I hit submit! I do wish there was a way to edit our answers on here.
   — tonidaniels913

February 12, 2008
the sting doesnt last long. its like right by my insision. i had the open rouxy. thanks for your help.
   — bigdog_bsr