Re: question about post-op pain

[Guest guest]

Hi -

You could well be right about the gas but in order to be sure that it isn't

a serious problem, call Dee.

Best-

Nick

question about post-op pain

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> Hi there:

> I'm about 10 days out from my switch and feel pretty good except for

> some gas, and a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Since this

> comes and goes I can't figure out what it may be. I thought it might

> be related to gas, but it feels tender when I poke around in that

> area....does anyone have any idea what this might be?

>

> Thanks!

> Gil

> Dr. Keshishian

> 11/8/01 - 264

> 11/15/01 - 250

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[Guest guest]

Hi !

Lower right abdomen is your appendix! Does it hurt

more when you push down or let go? Appys tend to hurt

more when you let go. Also, beware of fever. Call

your PCP if you suspect your appendix. Good Luck!

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Debi-NH

Consult NYC 11/29/01

Dr Herron/Mt Sinai

BMI 63

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[Guest guest]

did your surgeon remove your appendix? if so, the lower right

quadrant of the abdomen could be tender from that area healing. but

when in doubt, call the doc and ask. ease your mind so you can

concentrate on getting better.

mary y

>

> Hi there:

> I'm about 10 days out from my switch and feel pretty good except

for

> some gas, and a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Since this

> comes and goes I can't figure out what it may be. I thought it

might

> be related to gas, but it feels tender when I poke around in that

> area....does anyone have any idea what this might be?

>

> Thanks!

> Gil

> Dr. Keshishian

> 11/8/01 - 264

> 11/15/01 - 250

[Guest guest]

aha, thanks! I feel fine aside from that pain/soreness, so I'm

hoping that's what Dr. K's office tells me it is. I'll call them in

the morning.

Gil

Dr. Keshishian

11/8/01 - 264

11/15/01 - 250

> >

> > Hi there:

> > I'm about 10 days out from my switch and feel pretty good except

> for

> > some gas, and a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Since this

> > comes and goes I can't figure out what it may be. I thought it

> might

> > be related to gas, but it feels tender when I poke around in that

> > area....does anyone have any idea what this might be?

> >

> > Thanks!

> > Gil

> > Dr. Keshishian

> > 11/8/01 - 264

> > 11/15/01 - 250

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/19/01 7:08:20 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< 'm about 10 days out from my switch and feel pretty good except for

some gas, and a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Since this

comes and goes I can't figure out what it may be. I thought it might

be related to gas, but it feels tender when I poke around in that

area....does anyone have any idea what this might be?

>>

, I'm not sure: But did you have your gallbladder out? I did and I

had some pains in that area and mucho tenderness. I went to my pcp and he

felt around there and it was excruciating (he wanted to make sure I didn't

have any hernias or anything). I couldn't believe how tender it was when

probed or touched...

The pains I got did come and go (and only happened immediately post-op -- I'd

say the first three weeks) and I think it WAS gas. It always worked itself

out. The physical tenderness must have been partially due to the gallbladder

removal and swelling in that area...

All the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

nine months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 201 lbs/size sweet 16/large in normal clothing!

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann!!

WOW - I live in Manchester too, just off of S Willow

St. I work at the PO. I will be going to Manhattan

very early on 11/29. What does your appt sched look

like? Even though we have different docs, maybe we

could car pool.

What are you doing about a nutritionist and support

groups. I keep meaning to call Parkland and ask their

bariatric surgeon who he uses, but haven't done it

yet. Procrastinating really bad.

Good to hear from you!

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Debi-NH

Consult NYC 11/29/01

Dr Herron/Mt Sinai

BMI 63

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[Guest guest]

Debi,

This is awesome! I live on Beech Street near Webster Street. My first

consult is scheduled for January 7th. I'm hoping to get my surgery done

sometime in February. When I called the doctor's office they said that

seemed reasonable if all goes well. I expect to get most (if not all) my

pre-op tests, etc. done here locally.

I did go to the Parkland meeting and asked if their support system was

available even though you had your surgery elsewhere and was told it was.

The only thing was is that I was not too impressed about one of the

nutritionists. She seemed to have a rather punishing, negative attitude.

Maybe it was just me though. Many of the things she was saying was the

opposite of what most people's experiences are based on the info you get on

these lists.

Anyway, I'd love to speak with you, or get together if you'd like. You can

reach me at 647-1252.

Hope to hear from you soon.

It's really so exciting to hear from someone locally whose going for the

BPD/DS. Everyone that I know of around here has or is considering the RNY.

ann

RE: question about post-op pain

Hi Ann!!

WOW - I live in Manchester too, just off of S Willow

St. I work at the PO. I will be going to Manhattan

very early on 11/29. What does your appt sched look

like? Even though we have different docs, maybe we

could car pool.

What are you doing about a nutritionist and support

groups. I keep meaning to call Parkland and ask their

bariatric surgeon who he uses, but haven't done it

yet. Procrastinating really bad.

Good to hear from you!

=====

Debi-NH

Consult NYC 11/29/01

Dr Herron/Mt Sinai

BMI 63

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi there:

Thanks for replying. I've been out of commission for the past few

days because of the holiday. The pain went away, so I think it was

just tenderness because of the appendix/gallbladder removal. I also

had quite a bit of gas!

Over thanksgiving we had a problem with our sewer lines, and I hardly

drank anything during the day - worried that I'd need to go to the

bathroom while the plumber was here. That night I got these sharp

pains in my back right side....I figured maybe it was my kidney's

complaining and it seemed to stop after I got out of bed and spent

the next hour sipping down a bottle of water! Has anyone else had

this happen?

Thanks!

Gil

Dr. Keshishian

11/8 - 264 lbs

11/26 - 240 lbs

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> In a message dated 11/19/01 7:08:20 AM, duodenalswitch@y... writes:

>

> << 'm about 10 days out from my switch and feel pretty good except

for

> some gas, and a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen. Since this

> comes and goes I can't figure out what it may be. I thought it

might

> be related to gas, but it feels tender when I poke around in that

> area....does anyone have any idea what this might be?

> >>

>

> , I'm not sure: But did you have your gallbladder out? I

did and I

> had some pains in that area and mucho tenderness. I went to my pcp

and he

> felt around there and it was excruciating (he wanted to make sure I

didn't

> have any hernias or anything). I couldn't believe how tender it

was when

> probed or touched...

>

> The pains I got did come and go (and only happened immediately post-

op -- I'd

> say the first three weeks) and I think it WAS gas. It always

worked itself

> out. The physical tenderness must have been partially due to the

gallbladder

> removal and swelling in that area...

>

> All the best,

>

> lap ds with gallbladder removal

> January 25, 2001

> Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

>

> nine months post-op and still feelin' fabu

>

> preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

> now: 201 lbs/size sweet 16/large in normal clothing!

[Guest guest]

most definitely!!! if i didn't drink enough water, my kidneys were

more than happy to let me know in a very effective way. lol

then when i pushed the fluids, the pain would go away. so keep on

drinkin'!

mary y

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> Over thanksgiving we had a problem with our sewer lines, and I

hardly

> drank anything during the day - worried that I'd need to go to the

> bathroom while the plumber was here. That night I got these sharp

> pains in my back right side....I figured maybe it was my kidney's

> complaining and it seemed to stop after I got out of bed and spent

> the next hour sipping down a bottle of water! Has anyone else had

> this happen?

>

> Thanks!

> Gil

> Dr. Keshishian

> 11/8 - 264 lbs

> 11/26 - 240 lbs

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