Question:
I feel sharp pain in my lower left abdomen with minimal movement. Should I worry?

I don't have any stomach or gas problems, just sharp pain like I'm injuring myself with a twist or turn. I'm 25 days post op and no eating problems whatsoever. I do a fair amount of walking but I'm afraid I'm injuring myself. Pain is my lower left side only, not my stomach. No fever or redness or malaise. Only pain.    — Linda J. (posted on May 2, 2003)

May 2, 2003
I'm 25 days out and having a similar pain. It's very low in the left lower abdomen. I first noticed it when I strained to have a bowel movement (been a little constipated). Anyway, It kind of feels like I pulled a muscle or something and is a little tneder when I push on it. I've been more careful as to how I move and it seems to be getting better... I'd be interested to know what others think!
   — Barbara C.

May 2, 2003
I had a similar pain in my left side at 3 weeks post. It was excruciating. It turned out to be a muscle spasm. I was so worried that I had ruptured something inside. It lasted over a week. Massaging the spot to try and stretch it out helped a lot.
   — Shelly T.

May 2, 2003
Hi! I, too, had the same pain from almost immediate post-op. I had my surgery done LAP, and when I asked my Doctor, he said it was where the biggest incision was made and where the most "work" was done with the biggest "tools". It's much more tender there, and it hurts if you stand up too quickly or turn just a little too much... I know exactly how you feel. I would say, after about 4 weeks, it stopped hurting. I'm 10 1/2 weeks post op now and down 62 pounds, so good luck!! :)
   — Deena C.