Question:
Any one experiencing abd pain/spasms overnight?

I am 10 months post op open RNY and GB removal. I have woke out of a sound sleep, with intense abd pain. it is not like muscle pain from working out, or gas cramps. It almost seems like a spasm of sorts. It goes through to my back. It lasts around 10-15 minutes and is only relieved by walking around the house. It occurs 2-3 times a mont, for the past several months. The first time or so, it made me a little crazy, now I know it will pass, but is very intense until it does. It leaves me feeling sore afterwards too. Any one know what this is? RThanks for any help!!!! DeeAnn R.    — DeeAnn (posted on February 1, 2005)

February 1, 2005
Can you believe........I just got out of the hospital after spending 4 days being poked, prodded, tested, starved, etc. because I was having the same symptoms you describe and I don't have a gall bladder so I knew it wasn't that. At first, they diagnosed me with pancreatitus supposedly caused by a stray stone in the bile duct. After numerous tests and hours of discomfort, the pain went away. My MAJOR mistake was not insisting that they call my surgeon. It seems now that I probably had a partially obstructed bowel which can cause extreme pain and nausea. I'd advise you to call your bariatric surgeon, describe your symptoms and get his/her opinion before you go to someone who does not understand the bypassed anatomy. Feel free to e-mail me if you'd like and I'll be glad to give you the details and maybe spare you some expensive and uncomfortable tests.
   — scbabe

February 2, 2005
DeAnn, I have had nighttime pain in my chest, scares me half to death. I have talked to my surgeon and family doc, have had an upper GI and also complete blood work. seems like everything is in place. I did stop drinking caffeine and have noticed a difference in frequency and also in duration of these "episodes." I know that when they come on, they will pass and I usually have to walk around a bit. I also find that aspertame is not so great for me so I avoid that. Anymore, it's trial and error. Best of luck to you--you're looking fabulous! sally
   — HOTSALLY29

February 2, 2005
I never had this same pain post op my RNY but now 2 months post op incisional hernia repair I have this weird pain that feels like a gallbladder attack also.I have no gallbladder, I was just thinking pancreatitis until I read this last post.The pain also goes to my back. Strange part is I wake up in the morning and the pain is always gone, comes on as the day goes on ???? I am still paying on the 6 thousand I still owe after insurance on my RNY and have no idea how much I will owe on my hernia so any helpful advice is sure welcome.
   — Kathy S.