Question:
Pain control Q from Diane La Bathe

I was have been home for 5 days. I am in excruitating pain whenever I try to get out of bed or out of a chair. It's like someone sticking a knife into me at 2 of my scope points. I am still taking heavy pain medication which scares me. Has anyone else experienced such pain post lap RNY? Any hints for pain control?<P> Moderator note this question had a technical glitch which prevented its being approved. So I reposted under my name. <P> Diane please email me so this problem can be fixed. I am unable to find your profile. <P><P>//////////////////////////////////////////////////////<P> I encourage the original poster Diane to call her surgeon RIGHT NOW and report the pain problem, just in case its serious.    — bob-haller (posted on May 19, 2002)

May 18, 2002
Ahh it somehow dropped out of my post but she had surgery followed by a second exploratory one 16 hours later to find the source of bleeding. Diane this MIGHT be serious, contact your surgeon RIGHT NOW, just to be on the safe side!
   — bob-haller

May 19, 2002
go to the emergency room diane don't let that continue. most patients only feel naseus after 5 days.
   — sheri B.

May 19, 2002
First of all, I suggest you call your doctor right away. I had this happen right after a lap gallbladder surgery a few years ago. Luckily, it was just a small amout of bleeding at the puncture site. But my doctor was very concerned, he was afraid I was bleeding inside. So this could be potentially something very serious, get it checked out before things become worse. Good luck!!
   — Cory F.

May 19, 2002
Dear Diane,<p> I just wanted to let you know that I am experiencing the same symptoms you described. (lap RNY, 5/15/02)<p> I was told that the pain was from my bowel being accessed and that time and exercise will help me feel better.<p> HOWEVER, I will call my surgeon if it persists...<p> Best of luck, God Bless and feel better!<p> xox
   — Anna M.

May 19, 2002
Diane, do you have any drains? This too happened to me at 4 and 5 days post op. It ended up being that my drain had fallen into my pelvis. The pain was unbearable. I couldn't sit, stand, breathe without crying out in pain. The minute the drain was taken out, I was instantly better. Either way I would call your surgeon immediately and find out what is wrong. I wish you the best of luck!
   — Jeannette P.