Question:
Has anyone ever had side pain?

I am not sure if I have ever seen this question on here. I had RNY on 4/17/09, I have lost 80lbs and have not had any problems except with eating chicken and pork. It seems like the more I loose the more pain I have on my sides, like in the rib area. It mostly happens when I am sitting, but does not go away if I stand up and stretch it out. I thought it was muscle, but I don't know. Somebody mentioned to me that it could be from vomiting, but I have only vomited once in the last month or so, so that can't be it. Has anyone else experienced something like this?    — colabear32x (posted on October 12, 2009)

October 12, 2009
I am having the same issue. It is only on my left side (into my back). Part of me says I am not drinking enough fluids (guilty) and I am just dehydrated. Then I also hear that this is where your liver is. I am wondering the same thing you are.... What can it be so I am anxious to see what others are saying. :)
   — Brencam1

October 12, 2009
I believe the liver is on the right
   — Barble

October 12, 2009
Even though the gall bladder is on the right, I've found that gall stones can cause pain all over, even my left side. If you still have your gall bladder, that could be all or part of your problem. Good luck.
   — FaithL

October 12, 2009
In my support group, they always tell any post-up with pain of any kind to call the surgeon. You never know if it's just something you should put up with... or if it could be something that the doc can and should look at. Call your surgeon's office and ask about your symptoms--they've heard a lot of it before and may be able to help you right away.
   — Greg K.

October 13, 2009
youshould cotact your clinic or physician asap..you never know. But I do get some pain from slouching..I try not slouch ..as you say..stretching it out makes it go away. I think as we lose muscle..cuz we do lose some...our posture changes and we need to relearn to sit right. Best of luck to you! hugs,kim
   — gpcmist

October 13, 2009
I get major pain in both sides when I over eat or eat something that does not agree with me. Not sure why but my doctor said not to worry about it. It is painful and it only goes away after a hour or so. Nothing you can do about it though.
   — trible

October 13, 2009
I would contact your surgeon immediately. I am a firm believer in not ignorning things. I speak from experience because back in late August I had some severe abdominal pain on my left side right where the majority of my bypass was done back in January of this year and it hurt so bad I couldnt sleep and it hurt to even breathe in. I was so scared something had happened to my pouch so my husband took me to the ER and it turned out to be that I had a abdominal hernia and my intestines had become twisted and were protruding through the hole in my abdominal wall. That being said you never really know what could be going on inside your body until you go have it checked out. Any prolonged pain such as yours should be checked out. Hope you find your answer soon.
   — jenbn

October 13, 2009
Maybe it because you have to have a BM I know that when I get full I have that pain, but as soon as it all out then it cramps and goes away. I hope this helps alittle.
   — kaybusk