Post op pain

aburrier · May 4, 2019

I am 9 days out from gastric bypass surgery. I’m still having mild to moderate pain and still unable to sleep on my sides. I know people differ in healing times but whats the normal amount of time to have pain?

Pink Julie · May 5, 2019

I’m 5 days out and still having a lot of pain, and I still feel so groggy from the drugs and anaesthesia.

aburrier · May 5, 2019

My pain is getting better by the day. But yesterday I noticed a burning sensation at my waistline but this is below any incisions. It’s worse when I sit up or bend over. I’ll see my dr on Wednesday for follow up but I’m really hoping it’s gone by then.

Wilcoxw1 · May 9, 2019

I am 7 days out still unable to sleep and I have noticed that I have this pain sterum? Anybody else experience this pain? There are times where it hurts to breath and then there are times when I feel like there's something blocking the passage. How do you know when to go into the ER and when to just let things progress......

Texnoble · May 10, 2019

Wilcoxw1 said:
I am 7 days out still unable to sleep and I have noticed that I have this pain sterum? Anybody else experience this pain? There are times where it hurts to breath and then there are times when I feel like there's something blocking the passage. How do you know when to go into the ER and when to just let things progress......

Hi Wilcox- What type of surgery did you have? I've had a little bit of the pain you describe. For me, after my gastric sleeve surgery, it was gas, like Diane described. Other times it was from eating a little too fast or a little too much. Are you eating something around bedtime that could be doing this? Only your doctor can help you through this. It might be a reflux problem, or it could be several things.

Pink Julie · May 10, 2019

How did you get rid of the gas pains?

Wilcoxw1 · May 10, 2019

I have gastric bypass and yes after reading all responses I do believe it is gas pain and drinking to fast. Thanks all.

BMW · May 12, 2019

Hello
I had gastric bypass on 5/8/2019. I'm currently, having a lot of gas(is this normal).. I have short periods of depression(is this normal).
sometimes I feel a burning sensation after drinking crystal light.

ttyson · May 13, 2019

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BMW said:
Hello
I had gastric bypass on 5/8/2019. I'm currently, having a lot of gas(is this normal).. I have short periods of depression(is this normal).
sometimes I feel a burning sensation after drinking crystal light.

That all seems normal. Your stomach is just trying to heal.

BMW · May 17, 2019

thanks for the feedback

Nikkim531 · May 17, 2019

I feel your pain , I’m 4 wks out , & wish this whole stomach ... or whatever wld just STOP !
Drives me crazy ! My stomach is constantly making noises , churning , stretching , falling , turning ... I try to eat , nope doesn’t work , I try to walk , nope doesn’t work , I try laying on my back , side , couch , chair ... nope doesn’t work . Sorry being the Downer ... Dr. Just stares at me Blank ... well just make sure u get ur Protein ! & take a *Tylenol . Thinking I may need to up my Lexapro to 20 . ( depression medication )
My guess is this is Normal and will pass in time .