Stomach/Colon/Bowel/Pain-Gas

[Guest guest]

" I too, think it feels like giving

birth, as it comes in waves, like bad spasms. "

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What I identify with here is the pain in waves. The

first time it happened, I told my husband it felt like

labor.

I discussed this with my WLS surgeon. He said the

waves of pain are the intentines trying to push food

through that may be stuck. He also said that if there

is food stuck, it may not be pushed through and

require emergency surgery. He said if the pain does

not subside within three hours (which would mean the

food has been sucessfully moved through) to call him

or head to emergency.

He confirmed what I had already observed. The pain

does not always begin immediately. It may take 45

minutes, and also, anything can get stuck. I've had

this happen after eating an orange and other food I

thought would be safe.

Other than labor, I've never experienced pain so

severe.

Gayle