Question:
Stomache Aches

I am about 5 months out and whenever I have a stomache ache it is extremely painful.I dont have them often but when I do it is horrible. They were never this bad pre-op. Anyone else had this problem? Should I address my doctor? Thanks for all your help!    — Sixftmommy (posted on December 17, 2003)

December 17, 2003
Hi Michelle, I just recently had the same problem only with me it was constant for over 3 weeks! I an upper GI and an abdom. ultrasound done and the end result was gastritis. They put me on prevacid and the pain was completely gone by the next day and hasn't come back. I hope all works out for you as well.
   — citygirl1971

December 17, 2003
OH YEAH! These are worse than gallbladder pains. I think it's an ulcer but I'm to chicken to be scoped. So I'm on Nexium. Usually these pains start just when I lay down for bed. NO WARNING. The Nexium stops the pain QUICK.
   — Danmark

December 17, 2003
I had the same thing - I thought something was drastically wrong with me, but it turned out that Nexium took care of it. Actually, within an hour after taking it.
   — raye

December 17, 2003
I had about 2 weeks of stomach aches and found out it was h.pylori which was cured with antibiotics. Had I let it go, I could have been in for bigger problems. You should probably mention it to your Dr.
   — M B.

December 18, 2003
My bad tummy aches turned out to be from too much sugar replacement. I have developed an intolerance for Splenda, which I used extensively before the surgery with no problem.I can tolerate small amounts of Nutrasweet, although I do not care for the taste. Anything with Sorbitol gives me violent stomach aches and cramps. Needless to say, I have to limit my intake of these but it is in my protien drinks. I am worried now that I do not get enough protien because I am limiting the drinks and bars. But certainly you should talk to your surgeon about your stomach aches.
   — linda A.

December 19, 2003
From what I'm reading, these all sound like Gall Bladder problems? Do you all still have yours?
   — ScottieB86