Pouch too big? Plus, side ache

[NadiaB.]

So my gastric bypass was 7 days ago. I was doing fairly well and am down 14 lbs. However the last three days I've had a sharp pain in my side. Like the kind you get from running too hard. But I'm not running. Has anyone had this? I called my Dr. And he is not concerned...but the pain gets bad sometimes..could I be dehydrated? Also, today I had a cup of tomato soup. Really it was broth, and I lost track and before I knew it I finished the 8 oz cup. What's confusing is that my stomach did not hurt. Is my pouch bigger then average? I thought this early on we were only supposed to tolerate like 4 oz of food? Sorry if these are dumb questions. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[mmitti]

I didn't have any pain like that, and I had the sleeve, not the bypass. I don't have the answer for the size of the pouch, but call your doctor again if the side pain continues. I know things need to settle down in there.

 

[NadiaB.]

Thank you!! That makes sense!

 

[NadiaB.]

By the way, congratulations on that stunning weight loss you had so far. You are doing great. I am guessing the pain is related to gas and I suspect it will go away in a week or so. You did the right thing by calling your doctor and the fact that he wasn't concerned indicates that you don't have anything to worry about. Be excited and proud of yourself and follow that food plan, phase by phase and you will continue to lose weight and you will learn to eat smaller portions as well. Good luck to you and congratulations again.

And welcome to the group.

thank you again. I saw my doctor today and he just repeated what you said. so it was good advice.

 

[JustFree]

My side had major pain as well. My doctor said when they sew you up, sometimes they can sew up a nerve. He told me to wear spanks and gave me a prescription for gabapentin. Pain was gone completely in about a month.